Washington, District of Columbia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 151.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 51.9 percent higher than the U.S. average and 0.5 percent lower than the average for District of Columbia.
A typical home costs $644,900, which is 90.7 percent more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.0 percent more expensive than the average District of Columbia home, at $638,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Washington costs $1,940 per month, which is 35.7 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.2 percent more than the state average of $1,840.
To live comfortably in Washington, District of Columbia, a minimum annual income of $123,480 for a family, and $68,400 for a single person is recommended.
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Washington is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive.
Washington cost of living is 151.9