Tacoma, Washington vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 3.1% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,464 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
45% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.1% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower