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

Median Home Cost is 200% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $80,000 in Ferndale, Michigan should increase to $124,463 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.

FERNDALE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Ferndale, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 55.6% more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $124,463 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Washington
than in Ferndale, Michigan

Ferndale, MI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Ferndale, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

19.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

214.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.7% higher

Commute

7.7% higher

Health

19.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Ferndale, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ferndale, MI vs. Washington, DC

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