What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Johnston, Rhode Island?

Median Home Cost is 86% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Johnston, Rhode Island?

A salary of $50,000 in Johnston, Rhode Island should increase to $69,529 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.

JOHNSTON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnston, Rhode Island vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 39.1% more expensive than Johnston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $69,529 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Rhode Island.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Washington
than in Johnston, Rhode Island

Johnston, RI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Johnston, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

127.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.2% lower

Commute

29.0% higher

Health

9.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Johnston, Rhode Island vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Johnston, RI vs. Washington, DC

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