Cost of Living Calculator - Bensalem, Pennsylvania vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 37.2% more expensive than Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $178,306 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Bensalem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Washington
than in Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Bensalem, PA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Bensalem, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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