What is a pro or con of living in Takoma Park, Marylandcompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Childcare is 20% cheaper in Takoma Park.

What salary do I need to live in Takoma Park, Maryland copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $49,602 in Takoma Park, Maryland (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. TAKOMA_PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Takoma Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Takoma Park, Maryland is 0.8% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $49,602 in Takoma Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Takoma Park, Maryland is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
20% cheaper in Takoma Park
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Takoma_Park, MD

Compared to Washington, Takoma_Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

6.1% higher

Health

9.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Takoma Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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