Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 69.2% more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,148 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Washington
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Harrisonburg, VA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Harrisonburg, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.2% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  105.6% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher