Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 45.7% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $27,139 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Tacoma
than in San Rafael, California
San_Rafael, CA vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to San_Rafael, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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