What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to South Kensington, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 30% cheaper in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to South Kensington, Maryland?

A salary of $75,000 in South Kensington, Maryland could decrease to $70,594 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.

SOUTH KENSINGTON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

South Kensington, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 5.9% cheaper than South Kensington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $70,594 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in South Kensington, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than South Kensington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Washington
than in South Kensington, Maryland

South Kensington, MD vs. Washington, DC

Compared to South Kensington, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

2.3% higher

Health

10.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.9% higher

Cost of Food

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South Kensington, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Kensington, MD vs. Washington, DC

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