What is a pro or con of living in Redwood City, Californiacompared to San Carlos, California?

Median Home Cost is 23% cheaper in Redwood City.

What salary do I need to live in Redwood City, California copmared to San Carlos, California?

A salary of $50,000 in San Carlos, California could decrease to $43,386 in Redwood City, California (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.

SAN CARLOS vs. REDWOOD CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

San Carlos, California vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 13.2% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $43,386 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Redwood City, California is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Redwood City
than in San Carlos, California

San Carlos, CA vs. Redwood City, CA

Compared to San Carlos, Redwood City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

3.6% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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San Carlos, California vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Carlos, CA vs. Redwood City, CA

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