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

Median Home Cost is 800% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $60,000 in Detroit, Michigan should increase to $101,871 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.

DETROIT vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Detroit, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 69.8% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $101,871 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
800% more expensive in Washington
than in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Detroit, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

69.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

28.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

937.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.2% higher

Commute

24.1% lower

Health

16.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Detroit, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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