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

Median Home Cost is 29% cheaper in Washington.

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

A salary of $178,000 in Los Angeles, California could decrease to $152,138 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.

LOS ANGELES vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Los Angeles, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 14.5% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $152,138 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Washington
than in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, CA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Los Angeles, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.1% higher

Commute

18.1% lower

Health

6.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Los Angeles, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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