Lake Mary, Florida vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 36.8% more expensive than Lake Mary, Florida.

You would need a salary of $205,177 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Mary, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Lake Mary, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Washington
than in Lake Mary, Florida
Lake Mary, FL vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Lake Mary, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher