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VS Washington, D.C.
United States
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Seattle
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. | Seattle | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 2,500 USD | 2,300 USD | Seattle |
| Food | 650 USD | 620 USD | Seattle |
| Utilities | 155 USD | 140 USD | Seattle |
| Transport | 95 USD | 85 USD | Seattle |
| Healthcare | 185 USD | 170 USD | Seattle |
| Internet | 60 USD | 60 USD | Washington, D.C. |
| Entertainment | 456 USD | 432 USD | Seattle |
| Other | 384 USD | 336 USD | Seattle |
| Total (monthly) | 4,485 USD | 4,143 USD | Seattle |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Washington, D.C. | Seattle | Best |
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| Cost of living | 12 | 12 | Washington, D.C. |
| Safety | 58 | 58 | Washington, D.C. |
| Quality of life | 86 | 87 | Seattle |
| Internet | 92 | 92 | Washington, D.C. |
| Healthcare | 88 | 86 | Washington, D.C. |
| Transport | 90 | 82 | Washington, D.C. |
| Nightlife | 88 | 84 | Washington, D.C. |
| Climate | 58 | 62 | Seattle |
| English | 84 | 84 | Washington, D.C. |
| Visa ease | 30 | 30 | Washington, D.C. |