Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 39.1% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $125,152 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Washington
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Colorado Springs, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher