The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia (DC) is higher than the nationwide city average. The average annual pay in Washington is $89,481.00, which is higher than the U.S. average yearly wages by $35,860.00.
The CPI calculation is based on a statistical model that takes into account some of the major personal consumption categories such as healthcare, transportation, housing, education and food, in addition to the average Washington annual salary, sales tax rates and the regional consumer price index.
