What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Lexington, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 147% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Lexington, Kentucky?

A salary of $100,000 in Lexington, Kentucky should increase to $166,409 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.

LEXINGTON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lexington, Kentucky vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 66.4% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $166,409 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Washington
than in Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, KY vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Lexington, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

199.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.6% higher

Commute

54.6% higher

Health

4.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Lexington, Kentucky vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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