Applied Research Project Hannah Williams

Overview of DC High Cost of Living High Cost of Housing Less Career Mobility Less Career Opportunities Close to family and friends

Overview of San Francisco Higher Cost of Housing Higher Cost of Living More Career Mobility More Opportunities Far from family and friends

Cost of Living Comparison WASHINGTON, D.C.SAN FRANCISCO $55,100$64,700 Monthly Expense% Annual IncomeMonthly Expense% Annual Income Change in Expense Housing$1, %$2, %-55.1% Utilities$2184.7%$1462.7%33.0% Groceries$1, %$1, %-50.1% Transportation$2505.4%$3005.6%-20.0% Healthcare$1753.8%$1963.6%-12.0% Recreation$1, %$5009.3%-50.0% Savings$ %$ %59.9%

Graduate School StartingMedianTop EarnersExpected Salary Without MastersWith Masters Washington, D.C52,13088,720142,96055,10079,400 San Francisco60,42092,400154,48064,70085,900 University of Texas Masters in Architecture In state tuition per semester: $6,444 Total cost:$38,664 Salary Increase

Career Options with Masters Architect, non landscape ($74,520 avg) Architectural Drafters ($49,970 avg) Civil Drafters ($49,970 avg) Architectural and Engineer Managers ($130,620 avg) Landscape Architects ($64,570 avg)

Conclusion Work in D.C. Lower cost of living More disposable income & savings Closer to family and friends Get Masters in Architecture Career Mobility Significant pay increase