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


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 25.9% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,061 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Washington
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Brookline, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% lower
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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