What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Abington, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Abington, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Abington, Pennsylvania should increase to $93,270 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.

ABINGTON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Abington, Pennsylvania vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 24.4% more expensive than Abington, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $93,270 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Abington, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Washington
than in Abington, Pennsylvania

Abington, PA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Abington, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

98.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

28.4% higher

Health

5.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Abington, Pennsylvania vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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