Washington, District of Columbia vs. Lake of the Woods, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake of the Woods, Virginia is 34.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $49,153 in Lake of the Woods, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake of the Woods, Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Lake of the Woods
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Lake Of The Woods, VA
Compared to Washington, Lake Of The Woods is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower