Tacoma, Washington vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 56.4% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $117,267 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Tacoma, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% higher
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher