District of Columbia vs Florida
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
6%
about equal
Income Tax (top rate)
10.75%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,885
$1,235
+34% in District of Columbia
Median Home Value
$724,600
$320,700
+56% in District of Columbia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$106,287
$69,142
+35% in District of Columbia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
58.2°F
71.8°F
+13.6°F in Florida
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/2 cities we track in District of Columbia/Florida — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.