Madison Heights, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 63.9% more expensive than Madison Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $122,905 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Madison Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Washington
than in Madison Heights, Michigan
Madison Heights, MI vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Madison Heights, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  300.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower