What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Denver, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 11% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $90,000 in Denver, Colorado should increase to $106,056 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.

DENVER vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Denver, Colorado vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 17.8% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $106,056 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Washington
than in Denver, Colorado

Denver, CO vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Denver, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.2% higher

Commute

16.5% higher

Health

13.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Denver, Colorado vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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