7 Cities With the Highest Cost of Living in the US

6 – Washington, DC

Insider Monkey Score – 7

Washington, DC, is one of the top 7 most expensive cities in the US. The city has high rent, food, and transportation prices. Housing expenses in the city are particularly high. A house costs 148% more in Washington, DC than the national average. The median home price in the city is $1,117,362, and the median rent is a whooping $3,397 per month.