What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Syracuse, New York?

Median Home Cost is 296% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Syracuse, New York?

A salary of $54,000 in Syracuse, New York should increase to $96,699 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.

SYRACUSE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Syracuse, New York vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 79.1% more expensive than Syracuse, New York.

You would need a salary of $96,699 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Syracuse, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
296% more expensive in Washington
than in Syracuse, New York

Syracuse, NY vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Syracuse, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

79.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

532.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

58.6% higher

Health

18.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Syracuse, New York vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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