What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Median Home Cost is 144% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Lincoln, Nebraska?

A salary of $40,300 in Lincoln, Nebraska should increase to $66,330 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.

LINCOLN vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 64.6% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $66,330 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Washington
than in Lincoln, Nebraska

Lincoln, NE vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Lincoln, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

64.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

208.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.8% higher

Commute

78.0% higher

Health

28.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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