What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Abingdon, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 161% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Abingdon, Virginia?

A salary of $30,000 in Abingdon, Virginia should increase to $53,850 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ABINGDON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Abingdon, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 79.5% more expensive than Abingdon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,850 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Abingdon, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Abingdon, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Washington
than in Abingdon, Virginia

Abingdon, VA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Abingdon, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

79.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

241.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% higher

Commute

70.2% higher

Health

9.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Abingdon, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Abingdon, VA vs. Washington, DC

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