Phoenix, AZ vs Washington, DC
Cost of Living Comparison
Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Phoenix, AZ = $102,954 in Washington, DC
Buying power is 3.0% higher in Washington, DC
Median Rent
$1,458 vs $1,900
30.3% higher in Washington, DC
Median Income
$77,041 vs $106,287
38.0% higher in Washington, DC
Home Value
$381,900 vs $724,600
89.7% higher in Washington, DC
Price Level
105.5 vs 108.6
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$58,300 vs $76,000
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
22.7% vs 21.4%
Lower is more affordable
Data from US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS · Full comparison →