Washington, D.C., is a unique and complex city. It has changed immensely over the past few decades with an influx of international businesses, government agencies, embassies, and law firms in the area. The District is also home to some of the best schools in America and is a popular tourist destination for visitors from around the world. 

 

This guide will walk you through all that Washington, D.C. has to offer as well as provide resources for those who are looking for more information about what this great city has to offer their family. Once you are done reading, you may even start immediately searching for Washington, DC houses for sale, LOL!

 

It can be difficult moving your family to a new place but we hope this blog post provides you with insight into living in Washington DC!

What Salary Do You Need? 

The cost of living in Washington DC is much higher than most other places in the United States. If you are planning to live and work in this city, it would be wise to know how much salary you need on a monthly basis for your expenses.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median income for a person full-time year-round is $52,331, which means that half of the population makes more than this. The average salary in Washington is $66,900 a year.

Living expenses are high in Washington DC. The estimated annual cost of living in DC for 2018 ranges from $56,914 to $79,811.

Where Should You Live and Not Live? 

What town should you live in Washington DC?

There are so many options to choose from. It’s difficult to know where to start looking for a house, let alone the factors that need to be considered before settling on a location.

To help with this, below are some of the top towns to live in Washington DC:

  • Georgetown
  • Capital Hill
  • Forest Hills
  • Logan Circle

Towns to avoid:

  • Deanwood
  • Brentwood
  • Anacostia
  • Shaw

How Do You Get Around?

If you need to get around in Washington DC, there are a couple of options. You can either use public transport or book a taxi.

Washington DC offers a variety of transportation options: buses, the subway, the metro light rail system, and ride-hailing services.

For commuters who live near one of the designated commuter rail stations and travel outside of peak commute hours on days during which the service is provided, riding Metrorail may be less expensive than driving.

Monthly transit passes cost $100 for unlimited trips on all Metrobus routes and on Metrorail within the District plus unlimited use of both WMATA’s local bus and regional bus systems outside the District. In contrast, most taxi rides in Washington DC cost under $10; rides from Union Station to Reagan National Airport are more expensive

What is There to Do? 

Washington D.C. is a city that is full of history, culture, and natural beauty. You would never be bored in the nation’s capital with its many visitor attractions and cultural events.

In this section we will look at some of the must-see places in Washington D.C., the most iconic landmarks, monuments, museums etc.

The National Mall is one of the oldest parks in Washington D.C., it was designed by architect Pierre L’Enfant who also designed Washington D.C.’s street plan and layout. It’s a favorite place for tourists to visit as well as locals because it features many beautiful monuments like the Lincoln Memorial or the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall which honors more than 58 thousand U.S armed forces members who died or were missing in action during Southeast