Chevy Chase, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 31.0% cheaper than Chevy Chase, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $34,510 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Chevy Chase, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Washington
than in Chevy Chase, Maryland
Chevy Chase, MD vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Chevy Chase, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher