Washington, District of Columbia vs. Westerly, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westerly, Rhode Island is 22.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $39,011 in Westerly, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westerly, Rhode Island is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Westerly
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Westerly, RI
Compared to Washington, Westerly is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher