Lynchburg, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 83.4% more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $119,233 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Washington
than in Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, VA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Lynchburg, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.4% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  86.1% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher