What is a pro or con of living in Pismo Beach, Californiacompared to Arlington, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 105% more expensive in Pismo Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Pismo Beach, California copmared to Arlington, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Arlington, Washington should increase to $71,842 in Pismo Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON vs. PISMO BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Washington vs. Pismo Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pismo Beach, California is 43.7% more expensive than Arlington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,842 in Pismo Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pismo Beach, California is more expensive than Arlington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Pismo Beach
than in Arlington, Washington

Arlington, WA vs. Pismo Beach, CA

Compared to Arlington, Pismo Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

119.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.2% higher

Commute

15.0% lower

Health

25.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Washington vs. Pismo Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, WA vs. Pismo Beach, CA

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