What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Lansing, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 407% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Lansing, Michigan?

A salary of $58,000 in Lansing, Michigan should increase to $111,130 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.

LANSING vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lansing, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 91.6% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $111,130 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
407% more expensive in Washington
than in Lansing, Michigan

Lansing, MI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Lansing, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

91.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

25.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

545.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% higher

Commute

42.7% higher

Health

8.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Lansing, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

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