What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Salinas, California?

Childcare is 86% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Salinas, California?

A salary of $15,500 in Salinas, California should increase to $16,614 in Washington, District of Columbia (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.

SALINAS vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Salinas, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 7.2% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $16,614 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
86% more expensive in Washington
than in Salinas, California

Salinas, CA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Salinas, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.8% higher

Commute

34.8% higher

Health

33.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Salinas, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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