Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 43.0% more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $45,766 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Washington
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Manchester, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  54.6% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower