Washington, District of Columbia vs. Manchester, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, Connecticut is 34.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $49,502 in Manchester, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, Connecticut is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Manchester
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Manchester, CT
Compared to Washington, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher