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

Childcare is 17% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Santa Ana, California should increase to $52,003 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.

SANTA ANA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Ana, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 4.0% more expensive than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $52,003 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Santa Ana, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
17% more expensive in Washington
than in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana, CA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Santa Ana, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.3% higher

Commute

20.3% higher

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Ana, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Ana, CA vs. Washington, DC

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