The cost of living in District of Columbia (DC) is higher than the nationwide average. The average yearly pay in District of Columbia is $80,190.00, which is higher than the U.S. average annual salary by $33,448.00.
The consumer price index (CPI) of 255 in District of Columbia is 13.84% higher than the U.S. city average CPI of 224.
This is calculated by averaging the information about the major
metropolitan areas of the state and not by taking the state cost
of living information directly. The factors in the calculation
include the average District of Columbia annual salary, District of Columbia
tax rates and the regional District of Columbia consumer price index.
Regional Consumer Price Index (CPI):
Average Annual Pay:
District of Columbia
U.S. City Average
District of Columbia
U.S. City Average
255
224
$80,190.00
$46,742.00
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