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VS Washington, D.C.
United States
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Boston
United States2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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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. |