salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$3,027
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,662
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$132,722
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$784,700
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,890
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$96
👥 People living there
230,221
681,294
Commute to work
34.1 min
30 min
College degree
39.8%
64.2%
Own their home
71.8%
41.5%
Below poverty line
7.4%
15.4%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Washington for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Clarita or Washington cheaper to live in?
Santa Clarita and Washington cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Santa Clarita?
About $59,005 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Santa Clarita or Washington?
The typical household earns $132,722 in Santa Clarita and $118,495 in Washington, 12% more in Santa Clarita.
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