Washington, District of Columbia vs. Solana Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solana Beach, California is 71.8% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $147,730 in Solana Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solana Beach, 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
193% more expensive in Solana Beach
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Solana Beach, CA
Compared to Washington, Solana Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower