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• Living in the nation’s capital has many advantages along with disadvantages.

• Though traffic into the capital is almost always brutal, DC’s advantages undoubtedly outweigh its disadvantages (there’s a reason for all that traffic).

• Not only is it the home of the President of the United States, but there are many other perks of living in DC.

• Here are just a few of the benefits…

• First, being comfortable in a city has a lot to do with the environment, and DC is known to have one of the best climates out of any other city in the states.

• Because of its location, DC still has four seasons but the weather tends to be much more mild than it is up north in places like New York City.

• You can enjoy both warm summers and snowy winters, along with the undeniable beauty of fall and spring - spring being a favorite time of year to most residents as the cherry blossoms bloom along the Potomac, creating a picturesque landscape that photographers dream of.

• Along with great weather, DC is in close proximity to three major airports, two in Northern Virginia (IAD and DCA) and one in Maryland (BWI).

• Being close to so many airports means you have the opportunity to travel to wherever you’d like, most likely.

• Also, cities close to airports usually have more tourists visiting those cities, which provides a good boost for the economy.

• Amtrak and MARC rail station also stop through DC, enabling you to visit many other major cities like NYC, Boston, and Philadelphia.

• Entertainment is another huge benefit of living in DC. With 19 art museums and galleries, including the Smithsonian, you won’t run out of beautiful art to study and admire.

• Along with it’s flourishing art scene, DC is home to the Kennedy Center, which offers free performances each day at 6 PM, and the American Art Museum, which hosts free live jazz every third Thursday of the month.

• Washington DC is known for having a wide array of free events to enjoy, regardless of your age.

• The National Zoo and the Smithsonian Institution is always free to get into. As a thriving, cultural city, DC will always have plenty of entertainment, shopping, music festivals, bars, and restaurants.

• In addition, though rent prices are quite high in DC, the cost of living is relatively cheap, especially if you have a decent salary.

• With all of the free amenities DC has to offer, living is affordable - unlike in places like New York City, where rent and the cost of living are extremely high.

• Lastly, Washington DC is home to the United States government, which means there are many jobs that offer government contracts.

• There will always be employment due to this; and if you have any interest in politics at all - DC is the right city for you.

• The federal government is constantly in motion to keep Washington DC one of the best cities for people to live for years to come.

• For more information regarding the benefits to living in Washington DC, read this article published on Living-in-WashingtonDC.com.