What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

Childcare is 103% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

A salary of $100,000 in Scottsdale, Arizona should increase to $105,907 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.

SCOTTSDALE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 5.9% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $105,907 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
103% more expensive in Washington
than in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, AZ vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Scottsdale, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.5% higher

Commute

23.9% higher

Health

3.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Scottsdale, AZ vs. Washington, DC

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