Leicester, Massachusetts vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 39.7% more expensive than Leicester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $135,927 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Leicester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Leicester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Washington
than in Leicester, Massachusetts
Leicester, MA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Leicester, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower