What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Tampa, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 69% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Tampa, Florida?

A salary of $55,000 in Tampa, Florida should increase to $79,875 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.

TAMPA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Tampa, Florida vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 45.2% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $79,875 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Washington
than in Tampa, Florida

Tampa, FL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Tampa, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

153.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.1% higher

Commute

20.7% higher

Health

4.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Tampa, Florida vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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