Cost of Living Calculator - Polk City, Florida vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 72.3% more expensive than Polk City, Florida.

You would need a salary of $129,233 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Polk City, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Polk City, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Washington
than in Polk City, Florida
Polk City, FL vs Washington, DC
Compared to Polk City, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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