Muscle Shoals, Alabama vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 81.7% more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $136,248 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Washington
than in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals, AL vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Muscle Shoals, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.7% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  68.9% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher