What is a pro or con of living in Cupertino, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 275% more expensive in Cupertino.

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

A salary of $140,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $327,410 in Cupertino, 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.

WASHINGTON vs. CUPERTINO
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 133.9% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $327,410 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Cupertino, CA

Compared to Washington, Cupertino is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

133.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

270.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

18.7% lower

Commute

8.6% higher

Health

12.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Cupertino, CA

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