Events & Creative, District of Columbia

Wedding Cake cost in Washington, DC

A typical Wedding Cake figure in Washington is about $585 per cake, about 17% above the national figure of $500.

Typical cost

Typical in Washington

$585

per cake

On the low end
$293
On the high end
$1,055

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Washington. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Tiers
  2. Design
  3. Servings
  4. Delivery
  5. Tasting

Ways to pay less

  1. Fake upper tiers
  2. Use a grocery bakery for extra servings
  3. Simple icing
  4. Skip tasting fees if possible
  5. Ask about cutting fees at the venue

Wedding Cake in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Washington, DC$585
$293 to $1,055
National typical$500
$250 to $900
Irvine, CA$590
$295 to $1,060
Arlington, VA$580
$290 to $1,045
Bellevue, WA$655
$328 to $1,180
Berkeley, CA$643
$321 to $1,155
Boston, MA$590
$295 to $1,060

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Questions people ask

Wedding Cake in Washington: what does it cost?

In Washington, DC, Wedding Cake typically costs about $585 per cake, with most prices between $293 and $1,055.

Why is Washington higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Wedding Cake earn in Washington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Washington about 17% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.