Cost of living in District of Columbia
1 city in District of Columbia are covered by this index, from the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates and the BEA Regional Price Parities 2023.
Cities in District of Columbia
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| City | Population | Median rent | Median household income | Rent / income | Price level | Salary needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 672,079 | $1,900 | $106,287 | 21.4% | 108.6 | $76,000 |
"Salary needed" is twelve months of median rent divided by 0.30: the income that keeps the median rent at 30% of gross pay. See the methodology for definitions, margins of error and sources.
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