What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Laplace, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 236% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Laplace, Louisiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Laplace, Louisiana should increase to $83,021 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.

LAPLACE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Laplace, Louisiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 66.0% more expensive than Laplace, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $83,021 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Laplace, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Washington
than in Laplace, Louisiana

Laplace, LA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Laplace, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

19.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

282.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

26.3% higher

Commute

7.4% higher

Health

13.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Laplace, Louisiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Laplace, LA vs. Washington, DC

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