City Intelligence
Washington, DC
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Washington.
COL Index
151
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$2,400
Home price
$700,000
Population
705,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Washington.
Affordability
14/100
Weak
14
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
42/100
Weak
42
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
65/100
Strong
65
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Washington
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | 91 | 80 |
| PMO Director | $195,190 | 73 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $195,190 | 73 | 80 |
| Senior Program Manager | $195,190 | 73 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $195,190 | 73 | 60 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $175,820 | 68 | 80 |
| Sales Manager | $175,820 | 68 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $154,930 | 63 | 92 |
| Data Scientist | $132,200 | 57 | 92 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $120,140 | 54 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Washington has the local purchasing power of approximately $66,200 in a national-average city.