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


The cost of living in Santee, California is 1.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $73,606 in Santee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santee, California is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
16% cheaper in Santee
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Santee, CA
Compared to Washington, Santee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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