What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Sacramento, California?

Median Home Cost is 50% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Sacramento, California?

A salary of $65,000 in Sacramento, California should increase to $80,502 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.

SACRAMENTO vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Sacramento, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 23.8% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $80,502 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Washington
than in Sacramento, California

Sacramento, CA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Sacramento, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

70.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% higher

Commute

11.8% higher

Health

8.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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