Tacoma, Washington vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 2.9% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $396,093 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower