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

Median Home Cost is 69% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $80,000 in Sonora, California should increase to $110,027 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.

SONORA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Sonora, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 37.5% more expensive than Sonora, California.

You would need a salary of $110,027 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonora, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Sonora, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Washington
than in Sonora, California

Sonora, CA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Sonora, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

66.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% lower

Commute

55.2% higher

Health

20.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Sonora, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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