What is a pro or con of living in Belmont, Massachusettscompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 86% more expensive in Belmont.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $68,393 in Belmont, Massachusetts (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.

WASHINGTON vs. BELMONT
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Belmont, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belmont, Massachusetts is 36.8% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $68,393 in Belmont, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Belmont
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Belmont, MA

Compared to Washington, Belmont is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

78.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.1% higher

Commute

26.3% lower

Health

6.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Belmont, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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