What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Devon, Pennsylvania?

Childcare is 54% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Devon, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Devon, Pennsylvania should increase to $78,166 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.

DEVON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Devon, Pennsylvania vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 4.2% more expensive than Devon, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $78,166 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Devon, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Devon, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
54% more expensive in Washington
than in Devon, Pennsylvania

Devon, PA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Devon, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.1% lower

Commute

31.5% higher

Health

9.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Devon, Pennsylvania vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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