What is a pro or con of living in Elk Grove, Californiacompared to Tacoma, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 31% more expensive in Elk Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Elk Grove, California copmared to Tacoma, Washington?

A salary of $75,000 in Tacoma, Washington should increase to $86,949 in Elk Grove, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TACOMA vs. ELK GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Tacoma, Washington vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 15.9% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $86,949 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma, WA vs. Elk Grove, CA

Compared to Tacoma, Elk Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

40.7% higher

Commute

7.3% higher

Health

17.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% lower

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Tacoma, Washington vs. Elk Grove, California

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