Cost of Living Calculator - Highland, Maryland vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 3.7% cheaper than Highland, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,146 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Highland, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Washington
than in Highland, Maryland
Highland, MD vs Washington, DC
Compared to Highland, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% lower
      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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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