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

Median Home Cost is 94% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin should increase to $76,369 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.

WAUWATOSA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 52.7% more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $76,369 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Washington
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Wauwatosa, WI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Wauwatosa, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

110.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

44.6% higher

Health

2.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wauwatosa, WI vs. Washington, DC

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