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

Median Home Cost is 130% more expensive in San Ramon.

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

A salary of $180,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $299,880 in San Ramon, 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. SAN RAMON
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. San Ramon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Ramon, California is 66.6% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $299,880 in San Ramon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Ramon, 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
130% more expensive in San Ramon
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. San Ramon, CA

Compared to Washington, San Ramon is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

87.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.4% lower

Commute

1.9% lower

Health

26.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. San Ramon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. San Ramon, CA

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