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

Median Home Cost is 90% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Clearwater, Florida should increase to $75,984 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.

CLEARWATER vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Clearwater, Florida vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 52.0% more expensive than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $75,984 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Washington
than in Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater, FL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Clearwater, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

167.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

36.9% higher

Health

7.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Clearwater, Florida vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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