Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $114,091 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Pottstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Washington
than in Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Pottstown, PA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Pottstown, 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower