Cost of Living in District of Columbia, DC
Modeled annual cost: $70,853.
Median family income: $150,381.
DC Median $70,853
District of Columbia, DC Affordability at a glance
Median Income
$150,381Estimated Annual Costs
$70,853Cost/Income Ratio
47.1%Location Type
MetroBiggest category:
Housing is the biggest expense in District of Columbia, DC.
$22,995 per year.*32.45% of total modeled yearly costs.
Cost breakdown
Total
$70,853
Per year
- Housing:$22,99532.5%
- Taxes:$16,59623.4%
- Transport:$10,10214.3%
- Other Costs:$8,82712.5%
- Healthcare:$6,8999.7%
- Food:$5,4357.7%
* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
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