Washington, District of Columbia vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 27.8% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $85,170 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Washington, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
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  Personal
  5.3% lower
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