Hampstead, North Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 44.3% more expensive than Hampstead, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,126 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampstead, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Hampstead, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Washington
than in Hampstead, North Carolina
Hampstead, NC vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Hampstead, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher