What is a pro or con of living in Waterford, Californiacompared to Montesano, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 9% more expensive in Waterford.

What salary do I need to live in Waterford, California copmared to Montesano, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Montesano, Washington should increase to $58,230 in Waterford, 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.

MONTESANO vs. WATERFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Montesano, Washington vs. Waterford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterford, California is 16.5% more expensive than Montesano, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,230 in Waterford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montesano, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Waterford
than in Montesano, Washington

Montesano, WA vs. Waterford, CA

Compared to Montesano, Waterford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

49.1% higher

Commute

33.2% higher

Health

7.9% lower

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Personal

3.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Montesano, Washington vs. Waterford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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