on $100k a year, leaving Manchester
changea dispatch from
washington
DC
38.91°N
77.04°W
Washington DC is power dressed in seersucker. The monuments glow at night, the Smithsonian museums are all free (yes, all of them), and the cherry blossoms in April make even cynical lobbyists pause for a selfie. It's one of the most international cities in America (embassies from everywhere), with food scenes to match. The vibe shifts every four years and the architecture stays magnificent through all of it.
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pricier each month than Manchester
Washington doesn't pretend to be affordable. Move here for what Washington is, not for what it leaves on your monthly ledger.
a quick ledger.
$2,352/mo
12% more expensive than Manchester(vs $2,092/mo)
8.5%
$708/mo more in state tax than Manchester
vs 0% in Manchester
$5,273/mo
$968 less than Manchester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$626k
14% more expensive than Manchester
vs $548k in Manchester
6.3M
vs 427k in Manchester
field notes, weather & such.
177
pleasant days a year, in washington.
Manchester only logs 154 pleasant days.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 10.7× more on the calendar than Manchester.
87/100
40% higher than Manchester
vs 62/100 in Manchester
Closest outdoor draw: George Washington Memorial Parkway, 6.2 mi.
98/100
0% lower than Manchester
vs 98/100 in Manchester
160
1131% more than Manchester
vs 13 nonstops in Manchester
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