What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $291,251 in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carnation, Washington.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California is 16.8% cheaper than Carnation, Washington.

You would need a salary of $291,251 in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carnation, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California is cheaper than Carnation, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County)
than in Carnation, Washington

Carnation, WA vs Mountain View Cdp (Contra Costa County), CA

Compared to Carnation, Mountain View Cdp (Contra Costa County) is:

Homeowner

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16.8% lower

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.2% lower

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Utilities

29.7% higher

Commute

7.8% lower

Health

37.3% higher

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Personal

7.6% lower

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