Cost of living compared
On a $150,000 salary, Washington leaves you about $105 more a month than Boston after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $6,370 more saved.
| Boston, MA | Washington, DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $8,878 | $8,697 |
| Federal income tax | $2,061 | $2,061 |
| State and local income tax | $604 | $785 |
| Rent (median) | $2,093 | $1,900 |
| Commute | $90 | $72 |
| Everyday costs | $1,755 | $1,680 |
| Left over each month | $4,940 | $5,045 |
| Savings after 5 years | $367,407 | $373,777 |
| Boston | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 117 | 112 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 85 | 80 |
| Average summer high | 84°F | 89°F |
| Average winter low | 19°F | 22°F |
| Rainy days a year | 115 | 124 |
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