What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Charleston, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 444% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Charleston, Illinois?

A salary of $83,000 in Charleston, Illinois should increase to $176,551 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.

CHARLESTON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 112.7% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $176,551 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
444% more expensive in Washington
than in Charleston, Illinois

Charleston, IL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Charleston, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

112.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

22.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

484.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% higher

Commute

135.7% higher

Health

13.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, IL vs. Washington, DC

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