Alameda, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 28.3% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $143,429 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Washington
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Alameda, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% lower
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower