Cost of Living Calculator - Alabaster, Alabama vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 56.2% more expensive than Alabaster, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $171,846 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alabaster, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Alabaster, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Washington
than in Alabaster, Alabama
Alabaster, AL vs Washington, DC
Compared to Alabaster, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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