What is a pro or con of living in Larkspur, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 199% more expensive in Larkspur.

What salary do I need to live in Larkspur, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $96,348 in Larkspur, 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.

WASHINGTON vs. LARKSPUR
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Larkspur, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Larkspur, California is 92.7% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $96,348 in Larkspur, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Larkspur
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Larkspur, CA

Compared to Washington, Larkspur is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

92.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

193.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% lower

Commute

10.1% lower

Health

15.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Larkspur, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Larkspur, CA

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