Cost of Living Calculator - Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 7.4% more expensive than Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $80,563 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
58% more expensive in Washington
than in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts
Hanscom Afb, MA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Hanscom Afb, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  58.8% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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