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