Which place is cheaper, Round Pond or Washington?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Washington and Round Pond can help you decide which place is right for you.
Washington, DC is the capital city of the United States of America. It is also a city rich in history and culture. The city dates back to 1791 when the states of Maryland and Virginia donated the land to create the capital. In 1846, Congress returned the land that was ceded by Virginia and in 1871 it created a single municipal government with the remaining area. Today, Washington, DC has a population of over 600,000 people. The metropolitan area includes suburbs in Maryland and Virginia and has a population of about 5.8 million.
Round Pond is a little village located in the town of Bristol, formerly known as Pemaquid. The area draws visitors for a closer to nature experience along Maine's rugged coastline. Bristol also houses the villages of New Harbor, Pemaquid, Bristol Mills, and Chamberlain, which all make up this popular fishing and resort area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in United States of America, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United States of America, The Best Coach Bus Tours in United States of America, and The Best Adventure Tours to United States of America.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Washington is $198, while the average daily cost in Round Pond is $145. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Washington and Round Pond in more detail.
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Some typical examples of transportation costs in Washington are as follows:
Also for Washington, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Washington:
For Washington, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Some typical examples of dining costs in Round Pond are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Washington.
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Washington:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Washington and Round Pond, we can see that Washington is more expensive. And not only is Round Pond much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Round Pond would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Round Pond and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Washington would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Washington than you might in Round Pond.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Washington Expensive? and Is Round Pond Expensive?.
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Round Pond and Washington during the summer are popular places to visit. The hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Washington this time of year.
Washington is a little warmer than Round Pond in the summer. The daily temperature in Washington averages around 79°F (26°C) in July, and Round Pond fluctuates around 69°F (21°C).
In Round Pond, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Washington. In the summer, Washington often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Round Pond. Washington gets 278 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Round Pond receives 282 hours of full sun.
Washington usually gets more rain in July than Round Pond. Washington gets 3.5 inches (88 mm) of rain, while Round Pond receives 3 inches (75 mm) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Washington and Round Pond. Many travelers come to Washington for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Washington is much warmer than Round Pond. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Washington in October average around 60°F (15°C), and Round Pond averages at about 49°F (10°C).
Washington usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Round Pond during autumn. Washington gets 197 hours of sunny skies, while Round Pond receives 196 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Washington usually receives less rain than Round Pond. Washington gets 2.9 inches (73 mm) of rain, while Round Pond receives 3.8 inches (95 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Washington as well as Round Pond. Many visitors come to Washington in the winter for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Round Pond can be very cold during winter. Washington can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Washington is generally much warmer than Round Pond. Daily temperatures in Washington average around 35°F (1°C), and Round Pond fluctuates around 20°F (-6°C).
In the winter, Washington often gets less sunshine than Round Pond. Washington gets 139 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Round Pond receives 163 hours of full sun.
Washington usually gets less rain in January than Round Pond. Washington gets 2.7 inches (68 mm) of rain, while Round Pond receives 3.7 inches (94 mm) of rain this time of the year.
Both Round Pond and Washington are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Washington for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Washington is much warmer than Round Pond in the spring. The daily temperature in Washington averages around 56°F (14°C) in April, and Round Pond fluctuates around 44°F (6°C).
It's quite sunny in Round Pond. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Washington. Washington usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Round Pond during spring. Washington gets 228 hours of sunny skies, while Round Pond receives 212 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Round Pond. In April, Washington usually receives less rain than Round Pond. Washington gets 2.8 inches (72 mm) of rain, while Round Pond receives 4.1 inches (104 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
Washington | Round Pond | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 35°F (1°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) | 20°F (-6°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) |
Feb | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
Mar | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 inches (100 mm) |
Apr | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 inches (72 mm) | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 inches (104 mm) |
May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) |
Jun | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 inches (93 mm) |
Jul | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 inches (88 mm) | 69°F (21°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
Aug | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
Sep | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 inches (85 mm) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
Oct | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 inches (95 mm) |
Nov | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 inches (132 mm) |
Dec | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.7 inches (120 mm) |