City comparison
Washington vs Orlando Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Washington (142.9) and Orlando (110.6).
Washington Index
142.9
Orlando Index
110.6
Washington Rent
$3,800
Orlando Rent
$2,400
Washington Home price
$705,000
Orlando Home price
$431,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Washington to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Orlando.
Equivalent salary in Orlando
$92,102
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Washington and Orlando.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Washington | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 201 | 130 | -71.0 (-35.3%) |
| Groceries | 117 | 101 | -16.0 (-13.7%) |
| Transportation | 109 | 100 | -9.0 (-8.3%) |
| Healthcare | 111 | 99 | -12.0 (-10.8%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 104 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 118 | 100 | -18.0 (-15.3%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$6,720 / $5,000
Washington / Orlando
Couple
$11,160 / $8,300
Washington / Orlando
Family
$15,720 / $11,700
Washington / Orlando
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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.