What is the cost of living in Washington?

The cost of living in Washington is 5.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 94.4). Groceries are 0.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 2.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,789 per month. Local purchasing power index is 149.3 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇸 DC, United States · #17 of 558 cities · 2026

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5.6% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is very strong.

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vs NYC

EUR 1,789

Estimated rent in

149.3

Purchasing Power

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Cost breakdown — Washington

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

94.4 Above average

Rent

69.7 Moderate

Groceries

99.6 Expensive

Restaurants

97.3 Expensive

Purchasing Power

149.3 Very strong

Estimated rent in Washington

1-BR — City centre EUR 1,789/mo

1-BR — Outside centre EUR 1,342/mo

3-BR — City centre EUR 3,115/mo

Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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