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Boston

United States
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Washington, D.C.

United States

2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD

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At a Glance

💰 Cheapest: Washington, D.C. (~4,485 USD) 🛡️ Safest: Boston 🌟 Best QoL: Boston 💡 Best value: Washington, D.C.
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Cost of Living Comparison

★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.

Category BostonWashington, D.C. Best
Rent 2,700 USD 2,500 USD Washington, D.C.
Food 650 USD 650 USD Boston
Utilities 160 USD 155 USD Washington, D.C.
Transport 100 USD 95 USD Washington, D.C.
Healthcare 190 USD 185 USD Washington, D.C.
Internet 60 USD 60 USD Boston
Entertainment 480 USD 456 USD Washington, D.C.
Other 396 USD 384 USD Washington, D.C.
Total (monthly) 4,736 USD 4,485 USD Washington, D.C.
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)

★ = best score in each category.

Score BostonWashington, D.C. Best
Cost of living 10 12 Washington, D.C.
Safety 65 58 Boston
Quality of life 88 86 Boston
Internet 92 92 Boston
Healthcare 90 88 Boston
Transport 88 90 Washington, D.C.
Nightlife 88 88 Boston
Climate 52 58 Washington, D.C.
English 84 84 Boston
Visa ease 30 30 Boston

Boston

Safety
65
Quality of life
88
Internet
92
Healthcare
90
Transport
88
Nightlife
88

Washington, D.C.

Safety
58
Quality of life
86
Internet
92
Healthcare
88
Transport
90
Nightlife
88