What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Boca Raton, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Boca Raton, Florida?

A salary of $116,000 in Boca Raton, Florida should increase to $144,616 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.

BOCA RATON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Boca Raton, Florida vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 24.7% more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $144,616 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Washington
than in Boca Raton, Florida

Boca Raton, FL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Boca Raton, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

63.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% higher

Commute

10.1% higher

Health

5.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Boca Raton, Florida vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Boca Raton, FL vs. Washington, DC

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