Vancouver, Washington vs. Valley Center, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley Center, California is 36.8% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,390 in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Valley Center
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Valley Center, CA
Compared to Vancouver, Valley Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% higher
      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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.9% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower