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

Childcare is 68% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $52,500 in Hanover, New Hampshire should increase to $56,435 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.

HANOVER vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Hanover, New Hampshire vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 7.5% more expensive than Hanover, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $56,435 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Hanover, New Hampshire
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
68% more expensive in Washington
than in Hanover, New Hampshire

Hanover, NH vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Hanover, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

8.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.5% lower

Commute

125.5% higher

Health

14.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Hanover, New Hampshire vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hanover, NH vs. Washington, DC

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