What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Texarkana, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 285% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Texarkana, Texas?

A salary of $85,000 in Texarkana, Texas should increase to $164,115 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.

TEXARKANA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Texarkana, Texas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 93.1% more expensive than Texarkana, Texas.

You would need a salary of $164,115 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Texarkana, Texas.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
285% more expensive in Washington
than in Texarkana, Texas

Texarkana, TX vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Texarkana, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

93.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

25.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

449.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% higher

Commute

98.4% higher

Health

15.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Texarkana, Texas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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