Denver, CO vs Washington, DC
Cost of Living Comparison
Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Denver, CO = $102,987 in Washington, DC
Buying power is 3.0% higher in Washington, DC
Median Rent
$1,770 vs $1,900
7.3% higher in Washington, DC
Median Income
$91,681 vs $106,287
15.9% higher in Washington, DC
Home Value
$586,700 vs $724,600
23.5% higher in Washington, DC
Price Level
105.5 vs 108.6
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$70,800 vs $76,000
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
23.2% vs 21.4%
Lower is more affordable
Data from US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS · Full comparison →