{
  "name": "Washington, D.C. area comparison directory",
  "publisher": "Homzora Team",
  "version": "2.0",
  "dateModified": "2026-09-22",
  "limitations": "Editorial comparison prompts. Not rankings, official boundary polygons or observed market statistics.",
  "rows": [
    {
      "area": "Capitol Hill",
      "jurisdiction": "Washington, D.C.",
      "comparison_focus": "Station choice and included services",
      "planning_prompt": "Check the walk from the home entrance to the relevant Metro or bus stop. Confirm which utilities and outdoor or shared space responsibilities are included in the lease.",
      "edition": "dc",
      "record_type": "Editorial checklist, not a measured area score"
    },
    {
      "area": "Columbia Heights",
      "jurisdiction": "Washington, D.C.",
      "comparison_focus": "Door to door trip and extra charges",
      "planning_prompt": "Compare the exact block, station entrance and route to your destination. Ask for a written list of amenity, pet and parking charges before comparing rents.",
      "edition": "dc",
      "record_type": "Editorial checklist, not a measured area score"
    },
    {
      "area": "Petworth",
      "jurisdiction": "Washington, D.C.",
      "comparison_focus": "Walking segment and shared budget",
      "planning_prompt": "Keep walking time and service timing in the same journey record. Compare the quoted whole home cost with your household share if you plan to live with roommates.",
      "edition": "dc",
      "record_type": "Editorial checklist, not a measured area score"
    },
    {
      "area": "NoMa",
      "jurisdiction": "Washington, D.C.",
      "comparison_focus": "Entrance location and moving access",
      "planning_prompt": "Check which station entrance and building entrance you would use. Confirm delivery, elevator and move scheduling requirements before booking a mover.",
      "edition": "dc",
      "record_type": "Editorial checklist, not a measured area score"
    },
    {
      "area": "Arlington",
      "jurisdiction": "Arlington, Virginia",
      "comparison_focus": "Virginia rules and Metro journey",
      "planning_prompt": "Treat Arlington as a Virginia rental search. Compare the Metro journey and parking costs, then obtain the housing guidance applicable to the Virginia address.",
      "edition": "dc",
      "record_type": "Editorial checklist, not a measured area score"
    },
    {
      "area": "Alexandria",
      "jurisdiction": "Alexandria, Virginia",
      "comparison_focus": "Address boundary and last mile",
      "planning_prompt": "Use the exact address rather than the broad Alexandria label to plan the trip. Check the municipality and the appropriate Virginia housing resource before relying on D.C. guidance.",
      "edition": "dc",
      "record_type": "Editorial checklist, not a measured area score"
    },
    {
      "area": "Silver Spring",
      "jurisdiction": "Montgomery County, Maryland",
      "comparison_focus": "County guidance and travel schedule",
      "planning_prompt": "Use Montgomery County\u2019s tenant handbook for a county address. Compare the final walk and any transfer with the workplace schedule you actually have.",
      "edition": "dc",
      "record_type": "Editorial checklist, not a measured area score"
    },
    {
      "area": "Bethesda",
      "jurisdiction": "Montgomery County, Maryland",
      "comparison_focus": "County guidance and full monthly cost",
      "planning_prompt": "Keep Maryland and Montgomery County guidance with the property record. Compare total recurring charges and the cost of your actual journey against District alternatives.",
      "edition": "dc",
      "record_type": "Editorial checklist, not a measured area score"
    }
  ]
}