AOC Leads 110 Representatives Demanding a Living Wage for Congressional Staff

Washington's housing expenses are 148% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 3% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 5% higher than the national average.

Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,689

Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,402

Cost of living in Washington D.C. is more expensive than in 91% of cities in USA (5 out of 47)

Cost of living in Washington D.C. is more expensive than in 91% of cities in N. America (6 out of 58)

The average household budget in Washington, DC had the following major expenses:

33% ($31,700) on housing, very close to the U.S. average

14.8% ($14,100) on personal insurance and pensions compared to the national average of 11.6%

14.3% ($13,700) on transportation. This included 85% spent on a personal vehicle, lower than the national average of 92% on vehicle purchase and maintenance.

C was one of just 8 of 22 major metro areas with transportation costs lower than average.

12.2% ($11,700) on food. This included $6,000 spent on food at home and $5,700 on food away from home.

Cost of living in Washington D.C. is more expensive than in 92% of cities in the World (18 out of 213)

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