What is a pro or con of living in Fredericksburg, Virginiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 38% cheaper in Fredericksburg.

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

A salary of $105,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $75,438 in Fredericksburg, Virginia (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.

WASHINGTON vs. FREDERICKSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fredericksburg, Virginia is 28.2% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $75,438 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fredericksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Fredericksburg
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Fredericksburg, VA

Compared to Washington, Fredericksburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

49.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% lower

Commute

31.3% lower

Health

8.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Fredericksburg, VA

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