What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Suffolk, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Suffolk, Virginia?

A salary of $45,600 in Suffolk, Virginia should increase to $68,674 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.

SUFFOLK vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Suffolk, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 50.6% more expensive than Suffolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,674 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Suffolk, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Washington
than in Suffolk, Virginia

Suffolk, VA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Suffolk, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

138.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.1% higher

Commute

29.6% higher

Health

8.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Suffolk, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Suffolk, VA vs. Washington, DC

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