College Station, Texas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 70.2% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $175,275 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Washington
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Washington, DC
Compared to College Station, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.2% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  93.0% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher