Carlisle, Massachusetts vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 17.3% cheaper than Carlisle, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,374 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlisle, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Carlisle, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Washington
than in Carlisle, Massachusetts
Carlisle, MA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Carlisle, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower