What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Memphis, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 334% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Memphis, Tennessee?

A salary of $33,000 in Memphis, Tennessee should increase to $64,126 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.

MEMPHIS vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Memphis, Tennessee vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 94.3% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $64,126 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
334% more expensive in Washington
than in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, TN vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Memphis, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

94.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

22.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

549.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.1% higher

Commute

43.2% higher

Health

1.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Memphis, Tennessee vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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