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

Median Home Cost is 304% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $40,000 in Erie, Pennsylvania should increase to $76,157 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.

ERIE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 90.4% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $76,157 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
304% more expensive in Washington
than in Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie, PA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Erie, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

90.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

21.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

634.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% higher

Commute

63.8% higher

Health

5.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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