What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Lancaster, California?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Lancaster, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Lancaster, California should increase to $65,478 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.

LANCASTER vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lancaster, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 31.0% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $65,478 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Washington
than in Lancaster, California

Lancaster, CA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Lancaster, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

92.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.5% lower

Commute

13.5% higher

Health

7.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Lancaster, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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