Boston, MA vs Washington, DC — Cost of Living Comparison

Equivalent Salary

$100,000 in Boston, MA = $97,371 in Washington, DC

Buying power is -2.6% lower in Washington, DC

Median Rent

$2,093 vs $1,900

-9.2% lower in Washington, DC

Median Income

$94,755 vs $106,287

12.2% higher in Washington, DC

Home Value

$710,400 vs $724,600

2.0% higher in Washington, DC

Price Level

111.6 vs 108.6

US avg = 100

Salary Needed for Median Rent
$83,700 vs $76,000
30% of gross income guideline

Rent as % of Income

26.5% vs 21.4%

Lower is more affordable