Cost of Living Calculator - Dallas, Pennsylvania vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 80.1% more expensive than Dallas, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $135,147 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Dallas, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Washington
than in Dallas, Pennsylvania
Dallas, PA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Dallas, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.1% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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