Seattle, Washington vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 10.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,248 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Washington
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Seattle, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% lower
      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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.1% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower