Lancaster, South Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 64.2% more expensive than Lancaster, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $172,443 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Lancaster, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Washington
than in Lancaster, South Carolina
Lancaster, SC vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Lancaster, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher