Carnation, Washington vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 20.5% cheaper than Carnation, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,739 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carnation, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is cheaper than Carnation, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Murrieta
than in Carnation, Washington
Carnation, WA vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Carnation, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.9% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower