Sylva, North Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 71.7% more expensive than Sylva, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $128,791 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sylva, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Sylva, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Washington
than in Sylva, North Carolina
Sylva, NC vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Sylva, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  108.8% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher