Valley Center, California vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 15.0% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $136,010 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Kent
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Valley Center, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.4% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher