East Los Angeles, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 6.7% more expensive than East Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $266,637 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in East Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than East Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Washington
than in East Los Angeles, California
East Los Angeles, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to East Los Angeles, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher