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

Median Home Cost is 5% more expensive in New York.

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

A salary of $202,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $226,143 in New York, 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. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 12.0% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $226,143 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New York, 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
5% more expensive in New York
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. New York, NY

Compared to Washington, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

42.0% higher

Commute

33.9% higher

Health

33.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. New York, NY

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