Secaucus, New Jersey vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 8.7% more expensive than Secaucus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $76,116 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Secaucus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Washington
than in Secaucus, New Jersey
Secaucus, NJ vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Secaucus, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower