Basalt, Colorado vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 1.7% cheaper than Basalt, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $73,727 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Basalt, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Basalt, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Washington
than in Basalt, Colorado
Basalt, CO vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Basalt, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% lower
      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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower