What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Rochester, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 120% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Rochester, Minnesota?

A salary of $61,859 in Rochester, Minnesota should increase to $100,713 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.

ROCHESTER vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, Minnesota vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 62.8% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $100,713 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Washington
than in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, MN vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Rochester, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

142.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.3% higher

Commute

82.1% higher

Health

7.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Rochester, Minnesota vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rochester, MN vs. Washington, DC

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