What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Columbia, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 139% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $90,000 in Columbia, Missouri should increase to $150,935 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.

COLUMBIA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Missouri vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 67.7% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $150,935 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Washington
than in Columbia, Missouri

Columbia, MO vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Columbia, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

67.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

205.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% higher

Commute

83.3% higher

Health

23.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Missouri vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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