Ellensburg, Washington vs. Carson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson, California is 45.6% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $72,789 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Carson
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Carson, CA
Compared to Ellensburg, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  113.7% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher