What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Carson City, Nevada?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Carson City, Nevada?

A salary of $55,000 in Carson City, Nevada should increase to $74,824 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.

CARSON CITY vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Carson City, Nevada vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 36.0% more expensive than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $74,824 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Washington
than in Carson City, Nevada

Carson City, NV vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Carson City, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

70.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.0% higher

Commute

61.6% higher

Health

12.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.1% higher

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