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What is the cost of living in District of Columbia?

Key cost indicators in District of Columbia: median home value $724,600, median rent $1,900/month, median household income $106,287, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

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Census ACS does not publish a composite cost-of-living index, but housing, the single largest household expense, is the strongest signal. District of Columbia's housing costs combined with local incomes determine how affordable the state actually is for residents.

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Key cost indicators in District of Columbia: median home value $724,600, median rent $1,900/month, median household income $106,287, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.