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Washington, D.C.

United States

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San Diego

United States

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

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Household

Lifestyle

Housing

Currency

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★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.

Category	Washington, D.C.	San Diego	Best
Rent	2,500 USD	2,500 USD	Washington, D.C.
Food	650 USD	620 USD	San Diego
Utilities	155 USD	150 USD	San Diego
Transport	95 USD	85 USD	San Diego
Healthcare	185 USD	180 USD	San Diego
Internet	60 USD	60 USD	Washington, D.C.
Entertainment	456 USD	420 USD	San Diego
Other	384 USD	360 USD	San Diego
Total (monthly)	4,485 USD	4,375 USD	San Diego

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★ = best score in each category.

Score	Washington, D.C.	San Diego	Best
Cost of living	12	10	Washington, D.C.
Safety	58	62	San Diego
Quality of life	86	86	Washington, D.C.
Internet	92	88	Washington, D.C.
Healthcare	88	86	Washington, D.C.
Transport	90	70	Washington, D.C.
Nightlife	88	80	Washington, D.C.
Climate	58	95	San Diego
English	84	84	Washington, D.C.
Visa ease	30	30	Washington, D.C.

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