Washington DC
United States · North America · 690K people
Political capital with a compact metro and high average incomes.
familiesculture
Ranked #67 of 123 overall · 38.91, -77.04
Full scorecard
Cost of living4.0
Safety7.0
Environment & air quality6.0
Public transport7.0
Climate5.0
Healthcare9.0
Internet & connectivity9.0
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