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

Childcare is 86% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $110,000 in Seaside, California should increase to $114,802 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.

SEASIDE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Seaside, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 4.4% more expensive than Seaside, California.

You would need a salary of $114,802 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, California.

Comparison highlights

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

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

Seaside, CA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Seaside, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

21.7% higher

Commute

37.2% higher

Health

33.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Seaside, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Seaside, CA vs. Washington, DC

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