Brewer, Maine vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 72.5% more expensive than Brewer, Maine.

You would need a salary of $51,753 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Brewer, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Brewer, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Washington
than in Brewer, Maine
Brewer, ME vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Brewer, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  89.0% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher