City comparison
Orlando vs Washington Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Orlando (110.6) and Washington (142.9).
Orlando Index
110.6
Washington Index
142.9
Orlando Rent
$2,400
Washington Rent
$3,800
Orlando Home price
$431,000
Washington Home price
$705,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Orlando to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Washington.
Equivalent salary in Washington
$113,700
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Orlando and Washington.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Orlando | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 130 | 201 | +71.0 (+54.6%) |
| Groceries | 101 | 117 | +16.0 (+15.8%) |
| Transportation | 100 | 109 | +9.0 (+9.0%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 111 | +12.0 (+12.1%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 104 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 118 | +18.0 (+18.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,000 / $6,720
Orlando / Washington
Couple
$8,300 / $11,160
Orlando / Washington
Family
$11,700 / $15,720
Orlando / Washington
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.