What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Maricopa, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 74% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Maricopa, Arizona?

A salary of $35,000 in Maricopa, Arizona should increase to $50,928 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.

MARICOPA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Maricopa, Arizona vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 45.5% more expensive than Maricopa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $50,928 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Maricopa, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Washington
than in Maricopa, Arizona

Maricopa, AZ vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Maricopa, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

157.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% higher

Commute

28.0% higher

Health

4.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% higher

Cost of Food

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