What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Lee, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 91% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Lee, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Lee, Massachusetts should increase to $75,602 in Washington, District of Columbia (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.

LEE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lee, Massachusetts vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 51.2% more expensive than Lee, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,602 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lee, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Lee, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Washington
than in Lee, Massachusetts

Lee, MA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Lee, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

122.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

78.5% higher

Health

4.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Lee, Massachusetts vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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