What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Radford, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 188% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Radford, Virginia?

A salary of $35,000 in Radford, Virginia should increase to $63,126 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.

RADFORD vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Radford, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 80.4% more expensive than Radford, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,126 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Radford, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Washington
than in Radford, Virginia

Radford, VA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Radford, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

80.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

244.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.1% higher

Commute

92.5% higher

Health

18.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Radford, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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