What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Huntsville, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 148% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Huntsville, Alabama?

A salary of $67,500 in Huntsville, Alabama should increase to $112,078 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.

HUNTSVILLE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Huntsville, Alabama vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 66.0% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $112,078 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Washington
than in Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, AL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Huntsville, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

263.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% higher

Commute

67.9% higher

Health

22.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% higher

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Huntsville, Alabama vs. Washington, District of Columbia

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