What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Ithaca, New York?

Median Home Cost is 93% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Ithaca, New York?

A salary of $31,500 in Ithaca, New York should increase to $48,210 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.

ITHACA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Ithaca, New York vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 53.0% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $48,210 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Washington
than in Ithaca, New York

Ithaca, NY vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Ithaca, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

130.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

67.5% higher

Health

17.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Ithaca, New York vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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