Tacoma, Washington vs. Buellton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buellton, California is 25.0% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,500 in Buellton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buellton, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Buellton
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Buellton, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Buellton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% higher
      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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.7% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower