Tacoma, Washington vs. Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vista, California is 24.9% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,458 in Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Vista
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Vista, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.7% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower