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BOSTON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$49,087
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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Taxes 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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Personal
18.1% lower
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