Grass Valley, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 19.3% more expensive than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $89,501 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Washington
than in Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Grass Valley, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  72.8% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower