Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 23% cheaper than in New York City (United States)

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TOTAL - 23%
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These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $19,000 in New York City you would need to make just about $14,591 in Washington D.C..

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