with $100k coming in, swapping out of Washington
changea dispatch from
new york
NY
40.71°N
74.01°W
New York is the city that refuses to take a nap. Five boroughs of bodegas, bagels, late-night dollar slices, and entire neighborhoods that switch languages every six blocks. The subway is a 472-station miracle that runs all night, and Central Park is the green lung that keeps Manhattan sane. You will spend more than you planned and love every minute of it.
in our guides
the verdict
more expensive each month than Washington
New York costs noticeably more than Washington. You'd be paying for New York itself, not for breathing room around it.
a quick ledger.
$3,329/mo
42% more expensive than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
10.73%
$186/mo more in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$4,110/mo
$1,163 less than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$739k
18% more expensive than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
19.5M
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in new york.
Washington actually gets more: 177 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 24.3× Washington's pace.
78/100
10% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: Gateway National Recreation Area, 13.5 mi.
100/100
2% higher than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
215
34% more than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
