What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Salt Lake City, Utah?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Salt Lake City, Utah?

A salary of $140,000 in Salt Lake City, Utah should increase to $172,820 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.

SALT LAKE CITY vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 23.4% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $172,820 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Washington
than in Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City, UT vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Salt Lake City, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.6% higher

Commute

44.9% higher

Health

5.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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