Bothell, Washington vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 13.7% more expensive than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,865 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Bothell, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower