Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. La Quinta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Quinta, California is 48.1% more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

You would need a salary of $111,075 in La Quinta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whidbey Island Station, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Quinta, California is more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in La Quinta
than in Whidbey Island Station, Washington
Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. La Quinta, CA
Compared to Whidbey Island Station, La Quinta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.5% higher
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher