Benicia, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 4.9% cheaper than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $47,568 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Washington
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Benicia, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower