State guide
Cost of living in District of Columbia
1 District of Columbia city in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 4.7% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 6.0%.
Cities covered
1
Median rent
$2,246/mo
Median est. cost
$4,691/mo
State income tax
≈4.7%
Standouts in District of Columbia
Cheapest
Washington, DC
$4,691/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Washington, DC
Fit 54
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Washington, DC
Safety 51
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Washington, DC
Jobs 7
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Washington, DC
214 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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