What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Washington, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 250% more expensive in Washington, DC.

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

A salary of $60,000 in Washington, Illinois should increase to $109,527 in Washington, District of Columbia (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. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 82.5% more expensive than Washington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $109,527 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Washington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Washington, DC
than in Washington, Illinois

Washington, IL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Washington, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

82.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

19.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

289.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.8% higher

Commute

78.7% higher

Health

16.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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