Washington, District of Columbia vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 21.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $62,683 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Vancouver
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Washington, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher