Have an offer for $110K pre-tax in consulting and have the option to choose between Boston, DC, Seattle, and San Francisco. I prefer East Coast but which cities would allow me to save the most versus the least? Trying to understand cost of living in these cities, 27M Single, just FYI.

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DC and you can reside in northern VA for an even better COL

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Come live in mclean!

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Save most in DC

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I believe Seattle. No state tax compared to the other 3 and relatively it might be the cheapest city to live out of the options. If you’re sticking to the East Coast I’d pick DC but that’s personal preference

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Looks like COL from highest to lowest is

SF (we all knew this)
Seattle
Boston

https://www.nerdwallet.com/cost-of-living-calculator/compare/seattle-wa-vs-boston-ma

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Oh I didn’t check DC but I believe nerd wallet gives it as an option

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You will not “save” most in DC; especially in the district. Maybe if you live in MD or VA. Know many guys your age and older who make that same pay who have to have roommates and still scrimp by with the CoL. If outside the city living and commutes are your thing, go for it. Good luck.

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dc has good public transit, live in north virginia to save money

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This is a good idea, thanks! Any particular city/neighborhoods in NOVA you’d recommend?

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