Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Garden City, New York


The cost of living in Garden City, New York is 27.2% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $95,418 in Garden City, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden City, New York is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Garden City
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Garden City, NY
Compared to Washington, Garden City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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