Christiansburg, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 72.9% more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $146,969 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Christiansburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Washington
than in Christiansburg, Virginia
Christiansburg, VA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Christiansburg, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.9% higher
      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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  86.6% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher