Zip 20037 (Washington, DC) Cost of Living


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Washington cost of living score
151.9
More expensive
51.9% higher
than the US average
0.5% higher
than the District of Columbia average
Washington (zip 20037), District of Columbia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 151.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 51.9% higher than the U.S. average and 0.5% lower than the average for District of Columbia.

Zip 20037 (Washington, DC)

Housing costs in Washington?
A typical home costs $655,600, which is 93.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.7% more expensive than the average District of Columbia home, at $638,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Washington costs $2,370 per month, which is 28.8% more than the national average of $1,840 and 23.2% more than the state average of $1,820.

Can I afford Washington?
To live comfortably in Washington (zip 20037), District of Columbia, a minimum annual income of $125,640 for a family, and $83,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Washington?
The cost of living in 20037 Washington, DC is extremely high. The median home value is over $550,000, with rent prices averaging around $2,700 a month for a one bedroom apartment. Groceries and utilities are also more expensive than the national average and the city has some of the highest sales taxes in the country. However, residents are able to take advantage of numerous cultural attractions and other amenities that make DC an attractive place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWashingtonDistrict of ColumbiaUnited States
  151.9151.2100.0
  113.5114.1100
  95.595.1100.0
  218.9230.5100.0
  $655,600$638,400$338,100
  105.1%106.0%100.0%
  123.3135.3100.0
  177.9160.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

fantastic place to live and the price is beyond worth it in terms of all the amenities you are  More

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