What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Franklin, Tennessee?

Childcare is 105% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Franklin, Tennessee?

A salary of $110,880 in Franklin, Tennessee should increase to $120,567 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.

FRANKLIN vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Franklin, Tennessee vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 8.7% more expensive than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $120,567 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Franklin, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
105% more expensive in Washington
than in Franklin, Tennessee

Franklin, TN vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Franklin, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.9% higher

Commute

34.1% higher

Health

3.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Franklin, Tennessee vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Franklin, TN vs. Washington, DC

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