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Boston, MA vs Washington, DC: where should you move?

Boston: Medicine, universities, walkable history; winter + price.
Washington: Recession-proof jobs, museums, Metro; cost.

Dimension	Boston	Washington
Median home price	$747K	$585K
Effective property tax	1.14%	0.57%
Tax friendliness	5/10	5/10
Winter mildness	4/10	6/10
Summer comfort	8/10	7/10
Walkability	7/10	7/10
Outdoor access	7/10	6/10
Culture & food	9/10	9/10
Healthcare	10/10	8/10
Airport connectivity	9/10	9/10
Schools	9/10	8/10
Safety	7/10	5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)	10/10	7/10
Growth trajectory	4/10	8/10

Pick Boston if your priorities lean: Summer comfort, Outdoor access, Healthcare, Schools. Pick Washington if they lean: Median home price, Effective property tax, Winter mildness, Growth trajectory. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.

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