Tacoma, Washington vs. Garden Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 30.5% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $163,136 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Garden Grove
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Garden Grove, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Garden Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.8% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower