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🇺🇸Median living costs and average scores across each country's covered cities (1-bedroom apartment, USD).
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Country at a Glance
| Metric | Dominican Republic | United States | Winner |
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| Cities covered | 3 | 16 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,493 | $3,850 | Dominican Republic (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Las Terrenas ($1,433) | Portland ($2,913) | — |
| Best rated city | Las Terrenas (QoL 72) | San Francisco (QoL 90) | — |
| Best value city | Las Terrenas | Portland | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Dominican Republic | United States | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 64 | 16.4 | Dominican Republic |
| Safety | 52 | 55.9 | United States |
| Quality of life | 70 | 84.2 | United States |
| Internet | 72 | 89.4 | United States |
| Healthcare | 64 | 83.8 | United States |
| Climate | 89.3 | 70.8 | Dominican Republic |