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


The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 198.5% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $223,856 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
433% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Cupertino, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Cupertino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  198.5% 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
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  566.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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