What is a pro or con of living in Townsend, Massachusettscompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 35% cheaper in Townsend.

What salary do I need to live in Townsend, Massachusetts copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $39,011 in Townsend, Massachusetts (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. TOWNSEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Townsend, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Townsend, Massachusetts is 22.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $39,011 in Townsend, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Townsend, Massachusetts is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Townsend
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Townsend, MA

Compared to Washington, Townsend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.3% higher

Commute

21.3% lower

Health

0.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Townsend, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Townsend, MA

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