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

Median Home Cost is 1% cheaper in Washington.

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

A salary of $40,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $39,270 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.

BOSTON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 1.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,270 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Washington
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Boston, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.2% lower

Commute

2.7% higher

Health

6.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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