Question: how much money do you need to live comfortably in dc?
Answer: You need to make $80,273 per year to live 'comfortably' in D.C., report says. The good news: It's still not as tough to make ends meet in D.C. as in San Francisco, New York or San Jose, according to a new study. However, you will still need to earn $80,273 per year to live “comfortably” in our nation's capital.