Tacoma, Washington vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 299.7% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $299,809 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
720% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  299.7% 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
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  929.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.7% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower