What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Rensselaer, New York?

Median Home Cost is 166% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Rensselaer, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Rensselaer, New York should increase to $80,363 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RENSSELAER vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Rensselaer, New York vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 60.7% more expensive than Rensselaer, New York.

You would need a salary of $80,363 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rensselaer, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Rensselaer, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Washington
than in Rensselaer, New York

Rensselaer, NY vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Rensselaer, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

309.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.8% higher

Commute

45.6% higher

Health

18.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Rensselaer, New York vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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