Madrid, Iowa vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 80.8% more expensive than Madrid, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $144,634 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Madrid, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Madrid, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Washington
than in Madrid, Iowa
Madrid, IA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Madrid, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.8% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  77.3% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher