What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Phoenix, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 56% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Phoenix, Arizona?

A salary of $75,000 in Phoenix, Arizona should increase to $103,910 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.

PHOENIX vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Phoenix, Arizona vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 38.5% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $103,910 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Washington
than in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Phoenix, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

132.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.1% higher

Commute

14.8% higher

Health

3.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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