San Diego, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 26.4% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $29,426 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Tacoma
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to San Diego, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher