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 July 1, 2022

The 25 Best Places to Live on the East Coast in 2022-2023

See which metro areas on the Eastern Seaboard offer the most for residents.

U.S. News & World Report

Colorful row houses in Washington DC, USA
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3. Washington, D.C.

Best Places 2022-2023 Rank: 19
Metro Population: 6,250,309
Median Home Price: $535,038
Average Annual Salary: $77,210

Ranking No. 19 on the overall Best Places to Live list for 2022-2023, the District of Columbia has an average annual salary of $72,600, contributing to its job market ranking No. 2 out of the 150 most populous metro areas in the U.S., behind San Jose, California. Still, the cost of living here continues to rise, and requires 25.7% of the median household income.

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