Washington, District of Columbia vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 50.7% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $36,952 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Columbus
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Columbus, MS
Compared to Washington, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  48.6% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower