Davidson, North Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 28.9% more expensive than Davidson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $116,045 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Davidson, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Davidson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Washington
than in Davidson, North Carolina
Davidson, NC vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Davidson, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  41.5% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher