What is a pro or con of living in San Carlos, Californiacompared to Redmond, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 77% more expensive in San Carlos.

What salary do I need to live in San Carlos, California copmared to Redmond, Washington?

A salary of $160,000 in Redmond, Washington should increase to $264,708 in San Carlos, 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.

REDMOND vs. SAN CARLOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Redmond, Washington vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 65.4% more expensive than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $264,708 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Redmond, Washington

Redmond, WA vs. San Carlos, CA

Compared to Redmond, San Carlos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

65.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

124.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

37.7% higher

Commute

12.7% higher

Health

33.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Redmond, Washington vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Redmond, WA vs. San Carlos, CA

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