What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Mountain View, California?

Median Home Cost is 63% cheaper in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Mountain View, California?

A salary of $107,000 in Mountain View, California could decrease to $57,798 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MOUNTAIN VIEW vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Mountain View, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 46.0% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $57,798 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Washington
than in Mountain View, California

Mountain View, CA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Mountain View, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

68.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.6% higher

Commute

2.4% lower

Health

11.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Mountain View, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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