Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs La Quinta, California


The cost of living in La Quinta, California is 15.6% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $86,695 in La Quinta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Quinta, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in La Quinta
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs La Quinta, CA
Compared to Tacoma, La Quinta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.0% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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