What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Ann Arbor, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 41% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Ann Arbor, Michigan?

A salary of $54,000 in Ann Arbor, Michigan should increase to $73,463 in Washington, District of Columbia (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.

ANN ARBOR vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 36.0% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $73,463 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Washington
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Ann Arbor, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% higher

Commute

35.2% higher

Health

18.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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