New York, New York vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 10.7% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $379,591 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Washington
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Washington, DC
Compared to New York, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% lower
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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