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


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 61.1% more expensive than Boston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $80,630 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Boston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Washington
than in Boston, Virginia
Boston, VA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Boston, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  92.2% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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