Washington, District of Columbia 

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Cost of Living in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington DC boasts one of the highest quality-of-life standards in the United States at a surprisingly low cost. With ample housing options ranging from single-family homes to apartments - and special deals available for those working at government agencies - it's easy to stick within your budget and still enjoy the culture that the city has to offer. Furthermore, food and transportation expenses remain quite reasonable compared with other US cities - making DC a great place if you're trying to make your dollar go further.

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 150.6

COST OF LIVINGWashingtonDistrict of ColumbiaUSA
  150.6151.2100
  114.1114.1100
  95.595.1100
  231.5230.5100
  $644,900$638,400$338,100
  106106100
  135.3135.3100
  175.9160.1100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Washington    97 Reviews
    The worst - 8/31/2021
    Living in DC long term brings on a kind of insidious misery. A long, slow, simmering down of any natural optimism or desire for a better future. It’s a leach of a town... Read More

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    It was time to leave. - 3/3/2020
    Parts are beautiful but alot is rundown and ghetto. They always show the monuments and upper nw neighborhoods but never show hoods across the Anacostia River. Crime is... Read More

    Great town with it's challenges - 7/18/2019
    Moved to DC 40 years ago from Mpls-St. Paul. DC is an amazing town. Downside is people are very competitive, everything is expensive. Great restaurants, foodie heaven... Read More


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