Tacoma, Washington vs. Mather, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mather, California is 11.4% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $83,517 in Mather, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mather, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Mather
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Mather, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Mather is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.3% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower