What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan, New Yorkcompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 81% more expensive in Manhattan.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan, New York copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $45,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $66,155 in Manhattan, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. MANHATTAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 47.0% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $66,155 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan, 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
81% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Manhattan, NY

Compared to Washington, Manhattan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

115.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

41.8% higher

Commute

19.0% higher

Health

31.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

41.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Manhattan, NY

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