Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 7.0% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,483 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Desert_Hot_Springs, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Desert_Hot_Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.4% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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