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

Median Home Cost is 233% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $70,000 in Kalamazoo, Michigan should increase to $125,650 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.

KALAMAZOO vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 79.5% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $125,650 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Washington
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, MI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Kalamazoo, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

79.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

23.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

380.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% higher

Commute

47.9% higher

Health

4.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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