Washington-Arlington-Alexandria New York-Newark-Jersey City

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Unfavorable
Cost Index: 108.9 → 112.6
Rent Delta: +$78/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + More affordable childcare

Cons of Moving

  • - 4% higher cost of living
  • - $78/mo more expensive rent (2BR)
  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - More environmental violations
Dimension
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
New York-Newark-Jersey City
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 108.9
RPP 112.6
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$2,246/mo
$2,324/mo
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
💼 Wages
$78,445
$80,099
New York-Newark-Jersey City
🔒 Crime
2 per 100K
380 per 100K
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
🎓 Schools
11.8:1
11.7:1
New York-Newark-Jersey City
👶 Childcare
$25,480/yr
$13,869/yr
New York-Newark-Jersey City
🌿 Environment
51 violations
5270 violations
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)