Tacoma, Washington vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 13.6% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,822 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Riverside
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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)
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.3% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower