What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Bedford, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 194% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Bedford, Virginia?

A salary of $28,920 in Bedford, Virginia should increase to $51,849 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.

BEDFORD vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Bedford, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 79.3% more expensive than Bedford, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,849 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Washington
than in Bedford, Virginia

Bedford, VA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Bedford, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

79.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

18.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

285.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% higher

Commute

78.0% higher

Health

8.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Bedford, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bedford, VA vs. Washington, DC

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