What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Ottawa, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 327% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Ottawa, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Ottawa, Illinois should increase to $96,046 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.

OTTAWA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Ottawa, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 92.1% more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,046 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in Washington
than in Ottawa, Illinois

Ottawa, IL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Ottawa, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

92.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

21.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

369.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.9% higher

Commute

100.4% higher

Health

17.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Ottawa, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ottawa, IL vs. Washington, DC

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