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TACOMA vs. SAN JOSE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs San Jose, California

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 82.2% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $136,662 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in San Jose
than in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma, WA vs San Jose, CA

Compared to Tacoma, San Jose is:

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82.2% higher

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12.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

223.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

42.8% higher

Commute

26.6% higher

Health

22.0% higher

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Personal

9.7% lower

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