What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Short Pump, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Short Pump, Virginia?

A salary of $56,000 in Short Pump, Virginia should increase to $77,945 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.

SHORT PUMP vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Short Pump, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 39.2% more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,945 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Washington
than in Short Pump, Virginia

Short Pump, VA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Short Pump, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

66.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.3% higher

Commute

61.8% higher

Health

2.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Short Pump, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Short Pump, VA vs. Washington, DC

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