New York, NY vs Washington, DC: where should you move?
New York: The full maximum; taxes and space are the trade. Washington: Recession-proof jobs, museums, Metro; cost.
Dimension
New York
Washington
Median home price
$735K
$585K
Effective property tax
1.46%
0.57%
Tax friendliness
3/10
5/10
Winter mildness
5/10
6/10
Summer comfort
7/10
7/10
Walkability
7/10
7/10
Outdoor access
5/10
6/10
Culture & food
10/10
9/10
Healthcare
10/10
8/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
9/10
Schools
7/10
8/10
Safety
6/10
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
10/10
7/10
Growth trajectory
3/10
8/10
Pick New York if your priorities lean: Culture & food, Healthcare, Safety, Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk). Pick Washington if they lean: Median home price, Effective property tax, Tax friendliness, Winter mildness. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.