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

Median Home Cost is 224% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $285,000 in Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $540,567 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.

LAFAYETTE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lafayette, Indiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 89.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $540,567 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Washington
than in Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette, IN vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Lafayette, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

89.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

22.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

306.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% higher

Commute

88.4% higher

Health

3.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Lafayette, Indiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lafayette, IN vs. Washington, DC

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