Atherton, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 81.9% cheaper than Atherton, California.

You would need a salary of $18,073 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Atherton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Atherton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Washington
than in Atherton, California
Atherton, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Atherton, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.9% lower
      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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower