Cost of Living Calculator - Santee, California vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 20.2% cheaper than Santee, California.

You would need a salary of $59,878 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santee, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Santee, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Santee, California
Santee, CA vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Santee, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.1% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

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