Cost of Living in Washington DC, United States
United States · North America
Monthly budget from $2465 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$2,465
/mo
Standard
$4,575
/mo
Comfort
$9,146
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,500 | $580 | $130 | $255 | $2,465/mo |
| Standard | $2,800 | $975 | $258 | $542 | $4,575/mo |
| Comfort | $5,800 | $1,728 | $490 | $1,128 | $9,146/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
America's capital with free world-class Smithsonian museums, political power, and international community
Internet: 138 Mbps
Safety: 3.6/5
Nomad score: 4/5