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Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Santa Monica, California

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 130.4% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $235,032 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
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• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Santa Monica is:
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  130.4% higher
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  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  448.3% higher
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  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
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  Personal
  10.5% lower
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