Miami, Florida vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 23.0% more expensive than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $55,368 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Washington
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Miami, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher