Westerly, Rhode Island vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 28.2% more expensive than Westerly, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $97,409 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Westerly, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Westerly, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Washington
than in Westerly, Rhode Island
Westerly, RI vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Westerly, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% higher
      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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower