Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Lanham, Maryland


The cost of living in Lanham, Maryland is 20.2% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $39,910 in Lanham, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lanham, Maryland is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lanham
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Lanham, MD
Compared to Washington, Lanham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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