Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 92.3% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $96,169 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Washington
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Hattiesburg, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.3% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  75.9% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher