What does housing cost in Washington in 2026?

Housing in Washington runs to about €1,624 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Washington?

Asking rent in Washington stands at 1,900 €/month.

What are property prices in Washington?

To buy in Washington, expect 724,600 €.

Cost of Living in Washington, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Washington — 2026

Washington has 672,079 residents and lies in Washington D.C.. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,624 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 619,369 €. Median income is 90,851 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 21% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Washington

Rent

Median rent: 1,624 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 619,369 €

Income

Median household income: 90,851 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 3,573 €/year

Quality of life — Washington

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

28,5 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

14 %

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