Washington, District of Columbia vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 28.1% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $73,351 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Washington, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% lower
      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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower