What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Medford, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 4% cheaper in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Medford, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Medford, Massachusetts could decrease to $49,055 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.

MEDFORD vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Medford, Massachusetts vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 1.9% cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,055 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Washington
than in Medford, Massachusetts

Medford, MA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Medford, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.0% lower

Commute

19.9% higher

Health

7.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Medford, Massachusetts vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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