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

Median Home Cost is 61% cheaper in Washington.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Santa Monica, California could decrease to $27,694 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.

SANTA_MONICA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Monica, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 44.6% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $27,694 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Washington
than in Santa Monica, California

Santa_Monica, CA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Santa_Monica, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

67.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

31.2% higher

Commute

12.6% lower

Health

5.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% higher

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