What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Southfield, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 195% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Southfield, Michigan?

A salary of $75,000 in Southfield, Michigan should increase to $113,404 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.

SOUTHFIELD vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Southfield, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 51.2% more expensive than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $113,404 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Washington
than in Southfield, Michigan

Southfield, MI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Southfield, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

19.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

214.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% higher

Commute

1.4% lower

Health

19.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Southfield, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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