What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Plattsburgh, New York?

Median Home Cost is 270% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Plattsburgh, New York?

A salary of $75,000 in Plattsburgh, New York should increase to $144,437 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.

PLATTSBURGH vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Plattsburgh, New York vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 92.6% more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York.

You would need a salary of $144,437 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Plattsburgh, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
270% more expensive in Washington
than in Plattsburgh, New York

Plattsburgh, NY vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Plattsburgh, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

92.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

278.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.8% higher

Commute

107.8% higher

Health

12.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Plattsburgh, New York vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Plattsburgh, NY vs. Washington, DC

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