What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Takoma Park, Maryland?

Childcare is 25% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Takoma Park, Maryland?

A salary of $75,000 in Takoma Park, Maryland should increase to $75,602 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.

TAKOMA_PARK vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Takoma Park, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 0.8% more expensive than Takoma Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $75,602 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Takoma Park, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Takoma Park, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
25% more expensive in Washington
than in Takoma Park, Maryland

Takoma_Park, MD vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Takoma_Park, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

5.8% lower

Health

10.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Takoma Park, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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