Plainfield, Connecticut vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 52.1% more expensive than Plainfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $114,091 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Plainfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Washington
than in Plainfield, Connecticut
Plainfield, CT vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Plainfield, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher