Washington, District of Columbia vs. Miami Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miami Beach, Florida is 22.1% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $58,416 in Miami Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami Beach, Florida is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Miami Beach
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Miami Beach, FL
Compared to Washington, Miami Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower