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Net monthly gain vs. staying home
+$2,180/mo
Worth the move.
Effective hourly at Washington DC / NoVA
$35.00/hr
CoL-adjusted + per diem + state tax
→Extra housing cost: $2,200 - $1,200 = -$1,000/mo
→Scale premium: $3180/mo after 5.75% MD tax
Market context
Northern Virginia data center alley — largest concentration of hyperscale data centers in the US (Loudoun + Prince William counties). Housing costs are among the highest in the country relative to local wages.
Per diem and housing vary by contractor and project. Always confirm current per diem with the hall for the specific call before making the move.