Quick answer
Overall prices in the Washington, DC metro were 108.9 vs 101.4 in Orlando, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Washington is 7.4% more expensive than Orlando; housing rents differ by 23% (151.1 vs 123.4). A $75,000 income in Washington buys about what $69,857 buys in Orlando, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Washington | Orlando | Washington vs Orlando |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.9 | 101.4 | +7.4% |
| Goods | 104.8 | 96.2 | +8.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.1 | 123.4 | +22.5% |
| Utilities | 106.7 | 87.2 | +22.4% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 98.9 | +3.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 114.8 | 101.4 | +13.2% |
| $50,000 in Washington equals in Orlando | $46,572 | ||
| $100,000 in Washington equals in Orlando | $93,143 | ||
| $150,000 in Washington equals in Orlando | $139,715 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.