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

Median Home Cost is 294% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $28,000 in Murray, Kentucky should increase to $54,835 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.

MURRAY vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Murray, Kentucky vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 95.8% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $54,835 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Washington
than in Murray, Kentucky

Murray, KY vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Murray, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

95.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

24.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

308.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% higher

Commute

105.0% higher

Health

18.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Murray, Kentucky vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Murray, KY vs. Washington, DC

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