Cost of living compared
On a $200,000 salary, Boston and Washington leave you about the same each month after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs.
| Boston, MA | Washington, DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $11,598 | $11,354 |
| Federal income tax | $3,061 | $3,061 |
| State and local income tax | $813 | $1,056 |
| Rent (median) | $2,093 | $1,900 |
| Commute | $90 | $72 |
| Everyday costs | $1,755 | $1,680 |
| Left over each month | $7,660 | $7,702 |
| Savings after 5 years | $565,671 | $567,544 |
| 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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