Tucson, Arizona vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 57.4% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $251,787 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Washington
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Tucson, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher