Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 2.6% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $81,367 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Modesto
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% lower
      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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.2% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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