Luray, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 78.9% more expensive than Luray, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $134,145 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Luray, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Luray, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Washington
than in Luray, Virginia
Luray, VA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Luray, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.9% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  63.4% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher