Washington, District of Columbia vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 22.5% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $67,380 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, 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
47% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Washington, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher