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Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Washington, District of Columbia

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

You would need a salary of $539,876 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
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  1.8% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
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  Personal
  18.1% lower
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