What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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Q: How much more expensive is Washington compared to California?

You would need a salary of $73,392 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 46.8% more expensive than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $73,392 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.

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

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90% more expensive in Washington
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California, MD vs Washington, DC

Compared to California, Washington is:

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46.8% higher

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6.8% higher

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117.1% higher

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2.3% lower

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43.6% higher

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17.3% higher

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1.2% lower

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