Greenville, South Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 69.8% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,011 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Washington
than in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, SC vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Greenville, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.8% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  77.6% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher