Williamsburg, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 50.1% more expensive than Williamsburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $1,201,160 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Williamsburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Washington
than in Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg, VA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Williamsburg, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  93.6% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher