New York vs Washington
Simple answer
You'd likely save $133 a month in New York.
Typical rent is $1,954 in Washington and $1,821 in New York. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.
New York
New York
- Typical rent
- $1,821
- Typical pay
- $80,483 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $2,971
- Price index
- 112.6 (metro)
Washington
District of Columbia
- Typical rent
- $1,954
- Typical pay
- $109,870 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $2,438
- Price index
- 108.9 (metro)
Benefits after a move
Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.