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

Median Home Cost is 104% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $53,000 in Knoxville, Tennessee should increase to $89,083 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.

KNOXVILLE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 68.1% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $89,083 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Washington
than in Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville, TN vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Knoxville, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

68.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

221.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.9% higher

Commute

65.4% higher

Health

2.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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