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


The cost of living in Sonora, California is 27.3% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $11 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Sonora
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Sonora, CA
Compared to Washington, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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