Washington, District of Columbia vs. Amsterdam, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amsterdam, New York is 47.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $26,262 in Amsterdam, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amsterdam, New York is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Amsterdam
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Amsterdam, NY
Compared to Washington, Amsterdam is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% lower
      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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower