Vancouver, Washington vs. Occidental, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Occidental, California is 45.6% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $291,186 in Occidental, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Occidental, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Occidental
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Occidental, CA
Compared to Vancouver, Occidental is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower