Salinas, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 16.0% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $99,943 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Salinas, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  38.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher