What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Dover, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Dover, New Hampshire?

A salary of $53,000 in Dover, New Hampshire should increase to $74,946 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DOVER vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Dover, New Hampshire vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 41.4% more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $74,946 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Washington
than in Dover, New Hampshire

Dover, NH vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Dover, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

89.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.3% lower

Commute

61.1% higher

Health

14.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Dover, New Hampshire vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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