Vancouver, Washington vs. Madera, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madera, California is 14.4% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,797 in Madera, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madera, California is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Madera
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Madera, CA
Compared to Vancouver, Madera is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.5% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower