Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 42.2% more expensive than Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $71,105 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Washington
than in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey
Lawrence Township (Mercer County), NJ vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Lawrence Township (Mercer County), Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower