Fredericksburg, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 39.2% more expensive than Fredericksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,587 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Fredericksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Washington
than in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg, VA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Fredericksburg, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher