Tacoma, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 35.9% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $108,746 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in San Diego
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Tacoma, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.6% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower