Washington, District of Columbia vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 15.1% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $118,805 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Denver
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Washington, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower