Living in DC | Cost of Living ~ Washington DC

What Is The Cost of Living in Washington DC? Washington DC is expensive. Living here is no joke when it comes to money. Prices in DC far exceed the national average, with Washington DC ranking 13th most expensive of the 118 U.S. cities ranked on Numbeo's cost of living index. We'll cover Real Estate (buy or rent,) healthcare, utilities, groceries, restaurants, transportation, school, entertainment and gyms. Plus, what salary do you need to live here?