What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Fresno, California?

Median Home Cost is 79% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Fresno, California?

A salary of $85,000 in Fresno, California should increase to $123,921 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.

FRESNO vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Fresno, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 45.8% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $123,921 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Washington
than in Fresno, California

Fresno, CA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Fresno, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

124.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% lower

Commute

33.0% higher

Health

2.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Fresno, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fresno, CA vs. Washington, DC

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