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Miami vs Washington: prices, pay and housing
| Miami, FL | Washington, DC | |
|---|---|---|
| BEA price parity (U.S. = 100) | 114.2 | 108.9 |
| Average salary, all jobs | $67,190 | $91,930 |
| Median salary, all jobs | $48,640 | $71,060 |
| Average salary adjusted for prices | $58,859 | $84,429 |
| Take-home on the average salary* | $56,098 | $68,657 |
| Typical home value | $475,622 | $583,013 |
| Median household income | $73,481 | $123,896 |
| Home price / household income | 6.5 | 4.7 |
| Metro population | 6,138,876 | 6,263,796 |
*Single filer, federal and state income tax and FICA (2026 rules); city income taxes included where we model them.
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Equivalent salary: Miami to Washington
To keep the same standard of living when moving from Miami to Washington, multiply your salary by 0.954.
| Salary in Miami | Same buying power in Washington |
|---|---|
| $50,000 in Miami | $47,691 in Washington |
| $75,000 in Miami | $71,537 in Washington |
| $100,000 in Miami | $95,383 in Washington |
| $150,000 in Miami | $143,074 in Washington |
| $200,000 in Miami | $190,765 in Washington |
Salaries for common jobs in Miami and Washington
| Job | Miami | Washington | Adjusted for prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $131,240 | $163,620 | $114,966 / $150,270 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $90,920 | $113,390 | $79,646 / $104,138 |
| Software Developers | $144,730 | $153,100 | $126,784 / $140,608 |
| Retail Salespersons | $36,820 | $39,600 | $32,254 / $36,369 |
| Management Analysts | $106,550 | $145,310 | $93,338 / $133,454 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,770 | $35,550 | $27,831 / $32,649 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,940 | $39,660 | $30,608 / $36,424 |
| Cashiers | $32,520 | $36,630 | $28,488 / $33,641 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,420 | $39,110 | $30,152 / $35,919 |
| Lawyers | $173,960 | $226,780 | $152,389 / $208,277 |
| Registered Nurses | $94,990 | $104,590 | $83,211 / $96,056 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $41,120 | $51,820 | $36,021 / $47,592 |
| Managers, All Other | $124,730 | $176,670 | $109,264 / $162,255 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $90,230 | $113,640 | $79,042 / $104,368 |
| Security Guards | $37,900 | $54,430 | $33,200 / $49,989 |
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Miami vs Washington: questions
Is Miami more expensive than Washington?
Yes. BEA prices are 114.2 in Miami, FL and 108.9 in Washington, DC (U.S. = 100).
What salary do I need in Washington to match $100,000 in Miami?
About $95,383, before taxes.
Where do salaries go further, Miami or Washington?
Washington, DC: once prices are counted, its average salary buys more.
Sources and how to read this page
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas.
- Home values: Zillow Home Value Index; income and population: Census ACS 5-year 2023.
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