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

Median Home Cost is 56% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Nashville, Tennessee should increase to $109,554 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.

NASHVILLE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Nashville, Tennessee vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 46.1% more expensive than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $109,554 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Washington
than in Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, TN vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Nashville, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

112.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% higher

Commute

34.4% higher

Health

3.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Nashville, Tennessee vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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