salaryOrlando is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,955
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$96
👥 People living there
319,758
681,294
Commute to work
26.2 min
30 min
College degree
42.5%
64.2%
Own their home
39.5%
41.5%
Below poverty line
14.7%
15.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Orlando | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $100,440 | $156,460 | +56% in Washington |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $75,930 | +49% in Washington |
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $66,980 | +47% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $136,970 | $195,190 | +43% in Washington |
| HVAC Technician | $51,460 | $71,920 | +40% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $84,000 | +33% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,190 | $79,470 | +32% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,410 | $46,040 | +30% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Washington cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $64,417 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Washington?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $118,495 in Washington, 34% more in Washington.