What is a pro or con of living in Alpine, Californiacompared to Vancouver, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 85% more expensive in Alpine.

What salary do I need to live in Alpine, California copmared to Vancouver, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Vancouver, Washington should increase to $69,153 in Alpine, California (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.

VANCOUVER vs. ALPINE
Cost of Living Comparison

Vancouver, Washington vs. Alpine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpine, California is 38.3% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $69,153 in Alpine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Alpine
than in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, WA vs. Alpine, CA

Compared to Vancouver, Alpine is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

106.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

43.5% higher

Commute

4.6% higher

Health

2.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Vancouver, Washington vs. Alpine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Vancouver, WA vs. Alpine, CA

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