Fort Washington, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 20.9% more expensive than Fort Washington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $90,650 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Washington, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Fort Washington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Washington
than in Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort_Washington, MD vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Fort_Washington, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower