What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Richardson, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Richardson, Texas?

A salary of $94,000 in Richardson, Texas should increase to $126,736 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.

RICHARDSON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Richardson, Texas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 34.8% more expensive than Richardson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $126,736 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richardson, Texas.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Washington
than in Richardson, Texas

Richardson, TX vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Richardson, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

76.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.0% higher

Commute

20.6% higher

Health

2.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Richardson, Texas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Richardson, TX vs. Washington, DC

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