Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Carson, California


The cost of living in Carson, California is 0.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $49,734 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Carson
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Carson, CA
Compared to Washington, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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