Washington, District of Columbia vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 47.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $60,249 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Waco
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Washington, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower