Tacoma, Washington vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 43.9% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $107,924 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.7% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower