Mountlake Terrace, Washington vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 13.9% more expensive than Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

You would need a salary of $85,439 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Mountlake Terrace, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Washington
than in Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Mountlake_Terrace, WA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Mountlake_Terrace, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.0% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher