Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Los Gatos, California


The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 180.8% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $210,636 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
409% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  180.8% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  519.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.4% higher
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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