What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Elmsford, New York?

Median Home Cost is 21% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Elmsford, New York?

A salary of $75,000 in Elmsford, New York should increase to $81,729 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.

ELMSFORD vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Elmsford, New York vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 9.0% more expensive than Elmsford, New York.

You would need a salary of $81,729 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmsford, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Elmsford, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Washington
than in Elmsford, New York

Elmsford, NY vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Elmsford, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

16.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

26.6% lower

Commute

35.4% higher

Health

24.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Elmsford, New York vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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