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Also to know is, is DC better than NYC?

In DC more often you get better value, but is still very, very expensive. In terms of going out and restaurants NYC is cheaper, because there are way, way more options that are actually good or unique. DC is also a lot harder to make friends in, as there are less people and less diversity of people, and less going on.

Furthermore, is Washington DC an expensive city? Washington, D.C. Living near the center of power can be expensive--typical rents in D.C. are $2,170 a month, just a hair lower than in Oakland. At least residents' median income of $72,935 is among the top five in the nation.

Moreover, why is DC so expensive?

TLDR: The reason housing prices are so high in DC is because it's a 'company town' and government is a growth industry. People who work for the government are very amply paid; almost never lose their jobs; and their 'company' is a monopoly provider. All that buying power drives RE prices!

How big is DC vs NYC?

There actually are simple Washington, DC, is a fraction of the size of New York City - the latter being the largest city in the United States. The population of Washington DC 'proper' is only around 950,000 (ranked 21st in the United States) whereas New York City is home to about 8.5million residents (ranked 1st).