What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Dearborn, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 216% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Dearborn, Michigan should increase to $78,683 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.

DEARBORN vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Dearborn, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 57.4% more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $78,683 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Washington
than in Dearborn, Michigan

Dearborn, MI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Dearborn, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

20.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

290.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% higher

Commute

9.6% lower

Health

16.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Dearborn, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Dearborn, MI vs. Washington, DC

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