What is a pro or con of living in Ithaca, New Yorkcompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 48% cheaper in Ithaca.

What salary do I need to live in Ithaca, New York copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $32,669 in Ithaca, New York (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. ITHACA
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 34.7% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $32,669 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Ithaca
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Ithaca, NY

Compared to Washington, Ithaca is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.7% lower

Commute

40.3% lower

Health

21.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Ithaca, NY

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