What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Fort Payne, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 279% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Fort Payne, Alabama?

A salary of $31,000 in Fort Payne, Alabama should increase to $62,750 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.

FORT PAYNE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Payne, Alabama vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 102.4% more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $62,750 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Washington
than in Fort Payne, Alabama

Fort Payne, AL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Fort Payne, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

102.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

21.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

419.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% higher

Commute

98.4% higher

Health

19.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Payne, Alabama vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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