What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Rock Springs, Wyoming?

Median Home Cost is 155% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Rock Springs, Wyoming?

A salary of $50,000 in Rock Springs, Wyoming should increase to $80,535 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.

ROCK SPRINGS vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Rock Springs, Wyoming vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 61.1% more expensive than Rock Springs, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $80,535 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Washington
than in Rock Springs, Wyoming

Rock Springs, WY vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Rock Springs, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

61.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

24.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

151.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.7% higher

Commute

76.4% higher

Health

34.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Rock Springs, Wyoming vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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