Dallas, Texas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 49.1% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,715 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Washington
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Dallas, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher