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Washington, D.C.

United States
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Boston

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

★ = best score in each category.

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

Washington, D.C.

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

Boston

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