What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 81% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $75,000 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.

STATE COLLEGE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 50.0% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $75,000 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Washington
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to State College, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.3% higher

Commute

86.4% higher

Health

24.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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