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

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

You would need a salary of $77,172 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
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• 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:
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  2.9% higher
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  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
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  Utilities
  35.5% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
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  Personal
  11.5% lower
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