San Diego, California vs. Tukwila, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tukwila, Washington is 18.7% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $81,297 in Tukwila, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tukwila, Washington is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Tukwila
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Tukwila, WA
Compared to San Diego, Tukwila is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher