Washington, District of Columbia vs. Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania is 42.2% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $190,637 in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Shamokin Dam
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Shamokin Dam, PA
Compared to Washington, Shamokin Dam is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower