Washington, District of Columbia vs. Pacifica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacifica, California is 47.5% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $73,738 in Pacifica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacifica, 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
96% more expensive in Pacifica
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Pacifica, CA
Compared to Washington, Pacifica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher