Rochester Hills, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 33.6% more expensive than Rochester Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $100,222 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Rochester Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Washington
than in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Rochester Hills, MI vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Rochester Hills, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower