Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 24.4% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $45,356 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.9% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher