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

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Washington.

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

A salary of $129,000 in Santa Clara, California could decrease to $82,635 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 CLARA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Clara, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 35.9% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $82,635 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Washington
than in Santa Clara, California

Santa Clara, CA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Santa Clara, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.9% 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)

56.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.3% higher

Commute

3.7% lower

Health

11.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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