Marlborough, Massachusetts vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 23.4% more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,721 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Washington
than in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Marlborough, MA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Marlborough, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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