Cost of Living in Washington

Cost Breakdown by Category

Index values. National average = 100. Lower is more affordable.

💰 Purchasing Power

With a median income of $90,842 and a cost of living index of 152, the purchasing power-adjusted income in Washington is $59,764.

This means you need a higher income in Washington to match the purchasing power of an average US city.

→ See take-home pay for every salary in District of Columbia

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