Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 117.6% more expensive than Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $108,815 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Johnstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
671% more expensive in Washington
than in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Johnstown, PA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Johnstown, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,473.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  60.1% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher