What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Louisville, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 180% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Louisville, Kentucky?

A salary of $86,000 in Louisville, Kentucky should increase to $144,388 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.

LOUISVILLE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Louisville, Kentucky vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 67.9% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $144,388 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Washington
than in Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville, KY vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Louisville, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

67.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

246.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.2% higher

Commute

31.1% higher

Health

0.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Louisville, Kentucky vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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