What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Houghton, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 273% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Houghton, Michigan?

A salary of $28,000 in Houghton, Michigan should increase to $49,090 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HOUGHTON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Houghton, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 75.3% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,090 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
273% more expensive in Washington
than in Houghton, Michigan

Houghton, MI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Houghton, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

75.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

22.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

245.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.5% lower

Commute

73.5% higher

Health

21.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Houghton, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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