What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Janesville, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 183% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Janesville, Wisconsin?

A salary of $75,000 in Janesville, Wisconsin should increase to $133,511 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.

JANESVILLE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 78.0% more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $133,511 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Washington
than in Janesville, Wisconsin

Janesville, WI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Janesville, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

78.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

23.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

278.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.7% higher

Commute

68.5% higher

Health

1.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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