Sonoma, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 30.5% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $34,747 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Sonoma, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.5% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher