Cost of Living Calculator - Sparta, New Jersey vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 17.7% more expensive than Sparta, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $117,656 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Sparta, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Washington
than in Sparta, New Jersey
Sparta, NJ vs Washington, DC
Compared to Sparta, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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