Moving to Washington, DC
City Overview
Cost of Living
130
Avg Temperature
47°–65°F
State Income Tax
10.5%
Population
690K
Beyond the monuments and politics, DC has world-class free museums, diverse neighborhoods, and a booming restaurant scene. The power-player energy is palpable, and the Metro makes car-free living possible.
Average Moving Costs to Washington
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 204 mi | $2,336–$3,609 | $903–$1,981 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,294 mi | $3,454–$5,448 | $2,085–$3,448 |
| Chicago, IL | 594 mi | $2,440–$3,808 | $1,124–$2,255 |
| Houston, TX | 1,219 mi | $2,763–$4,343 | $1,477–$2,693 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,978 mi | $3,212–$5,070 | $1,907–$3,227 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 123 mi | $2,179–$3,383 | $858–$1,925 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,386 mi | $2,844–$4,480 | $1,571–$2,811 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,270 mi | $3,430–$5,414 | $2,072–$3,432 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,182 mi | $2,758–$4,331 | $1,455–$2,668 |
| San Jose, CA | 2,415 mi | $3,586–$5,646 | $2,154–$3,534 |
Neighborhoods in Washington
Georgetown
A popular neighborhood in Washington, DC for newcomers and residents alike.
Dupont Circle
A popular neighborhood in Washington, DC for newcomers and residents alike.
Capitol Hill
A popular neighborhood in Washington, DC for newcomers and residents alike.
Adams Morgan
A popular neighborhood in Washington, DC for newcomers and residents alike.
Shaw
A popular neighborhood in Washington, DC for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Washington
Cost of Living Index
30% above the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$2,400/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$3,000/mo
Moving to Washington from These Cities
From New York, NY
204 miles
Full-Service
$2,336–$3,609
From Los Angeles, CA
2,294 miles
Full-Service
$3,454–$5,448
From Chicago, IL
594 miles
Full-Service
$2,440–$3,808
From Houston, TX
1,219 miles
Full-Service
$2,763–$4,343
From Phoenix, AZ
1,978 miles
Full-Service
$3,212–$5,070
From Philadelphia, PA
123 miles
Full-Service
$2,179–$3,383
From San Antonio, TX
1,386 miles
Full-Service
$2,844–$4,480
From San Diego, CA
2,270 miles
Full-Service
$3,430–$5,414
From Dallas, TX
1,182 miles
Full-Service
$2,758–$4,331
From San Jose, CA
2,415 miles
Full-Service
$3,586–$5,646
From Austin, TX
1,316 miles
Full-Service
$2,845–$4,473
From Jacksonville, FL
648 miles
Full-Service
$2,441–$3,819