San Carlos, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 52.9% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $35,319 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Washington
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to San Carlos, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower