Cost of Living in District of Columbia

1 cities · Total population 672,079

Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·Tax Foundation·BLS · Methodology
Median Home Value
$724,600
+138% vs national
Median Rent
$1,900/mo
+45% vs national
Median Income
$106,287
+43% vs national
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
+34% vs national

District of Columbia at a Glance

The median home value in District of Columbia is $724,600, 138% above the national median of $305,000. Additionally, median rent is $1,900/mo (45% above the $1,314 national figure), and median household income is $106,287 (43% higher than the national $74,580), and the unemployment rate sits at 6.4% (34% above the 4.8% national average).

State Tax Rates

Income Tax
10.8%
State Sales Tax
6.0%
Total Sales Tax
6.0%
Property Tax Rate
0.6%

Most Affordable Cities in District of Columbia

Highest Income Cities in District of Columbia

All Cities in District of Columbia

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City Population Med. Income Home Value
Washington 672,079 $106,287 $724,600