Kalama, Washington vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 36.7% more expensive than Kalama, Washington.

You would need a salary of $131,229 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalama, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Kalama, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Kalama, Washington
Kalama, WA vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Kalama, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher