What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Atlanta, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 77% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Atlanta, Georgia?

A salary of $76,000 in Atlanta, Georgia should increase to $104,622 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.

ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Atlanta, Georgia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 37.7% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $104,622 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Washington
than in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, GA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Atlanta, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

115.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% higher

Commute

10.3% higher

Health

3.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Atlanta, Georgia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Atlanta, GA vs. Washington, DC

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