Athens, Ohio vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 89.7% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $170,705 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Washington
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Athens, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.7% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  127.4% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher