Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Fair Oaks, California


The cost of living in Fair Oaks, California is 16.5% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $87,394 in Fair Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Oaks, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Fair Oaks
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Fair Oaks, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Fair Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.4% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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