San Marcos, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 24.1% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $37,967 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Tacoma
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to San Marcos, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher