Washington, District of Columbia vs. Islip, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Islip, New York is 8.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $45,684 in Islip, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Islip, New York is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
31% cheaper in Islip
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Islip, NY
Compared to Washington, Islip is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% lower
      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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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