What is a pro or con of living in New York, New Yorkcompared to Fort Washington, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 66% more expensive in New York.

What salary do I need to live in New York, New York copmared to Fort Washington, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Fort Washington, Maryland should increase to $67,657 in New York, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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FORT WASHINGTON vs. NEW YORK
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Fort Washington, Maryland vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 35.3% more expensive than Fort Washington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $67,657 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Washington, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Fort Washington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in New York
than in Fort Washington, Maryland

Fort Washington, MD vs. New York, NY

Compared to Fort Washington, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

129.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.3% higher

Commute

19.0% higher

Health

46.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% higher

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