What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 190% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $88,693 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.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 77.4% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $88,693 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Washington
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Indianapolis, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

77.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

289.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.5% higher

Commute

49.0% higher

Health

4.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. Washington, DC

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