FIRE Number & Cost of Living in Washington D.C.

Explore FIRE baselines across 1 city in Washington D.C.. State taxes affect your take-home, so we show local tax context for each city. Find your target and compare retirement timelines. Compare Washington D.C. with the broader Northeast FIRE guide.

Cities covered

Avg FIRE target

$1,555,000

Avg annual cost

$62,200

All cities in Washington D.C.

Ranked by cost of living. Pick a city to see detailed FIRE calculations, tax context, and retirement scenarios specific to that location.

Washington DC

$62,200/year baseline

$1,555,000 FIRE target

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