What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Frederick, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Frederick, Maryland?

A salary of $150,000 in Frederick, Maryland should increase to $207,058 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.

FREDERICK vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Frederick, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 38.0% more expensive than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $207,058 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Washington
than in Frederick, Maryland

Frederick, MD vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Frederick, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

96.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.3% higher

Commute

37.9% higher

Health

12.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Frederick, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Frederick, MD vs. Washington, DC

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