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 $115,212 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• 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:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.4% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  448.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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