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

Median Home Cost is 7% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $72,000 in Burien, Washington should increase to $78,860 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.

BURIEN vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Burien, Washington vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 9.5% more expensive than Burien, Washington.

You would need a salary of $78,860 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Burien, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Washington
than in Burien, Washington

Burien, WA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Burien, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

32.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

48.9% higher

Commute

3.8% lower

Health

8.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Burien, Washington vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Burien, WA vs. Washington, DC

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