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

Median Home Cost is 25% more expensive in Washington.

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

A salary of $160,000 in Howell, New Jersey should increase to $219,854 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.

HOWELL vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Howell, New Jersey vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 37.4% more expensive than Howell, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $219,854 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Howell, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Washington
than in Howell, New Jersey

Howell, NJ vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Howell, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.3% higher

Commute

25.3% higher

Health

2.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Howell, New Jersey vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Howell, NJ vs. Washington, DC

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