What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Norwalk, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 22% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Norwalk, Connecticut?

A salary of $30,000 in Norwalk, Connecticut should increase to $37,556 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.

NORWALK vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Norwalk, Connecticut vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 25.2% more expensive than Norwalk, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $37,556 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Washington
than in Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk, CT vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Norwalk, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

10.4% higher

Health

24.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Norwalk, Connecticut vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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