Washington, DC, had an ever-so-slightly higher figure than California in 2022 but fell short of California's in 2023. DC was 10.8% more expensive than the average. New Jersey ranked right below DC.

If you’re considering a move to Washington, read on to learn more about the cost of living. Key insights The median rent in Washington is $1,768.61, versus the national median rent of $1,529.01.

Below is a list of how much it can cost one person to live in 12 major cities around the world in 2025, according to Numbeo. All figures are in U.S. dollars after being converted from the local ...