{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/miami-vs-washington-dc",
  "title": "Miami vs Washington DC: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Miami and Washington DC — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Miami ($78/sqft, 11.8% vacancy) and Washington DC ($58/sqft, 19.4% vacancy) compete on different axes: Miami on rent and tax and Washington DC on talent depth.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: Miami $78/sqft vs Washington DC $58/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: Miami 11.8% vs Washington DC 19.4%.",
    "Talent index: Miami 78 vs Washington DC 92.",
    "Corporate tax: Miami 21% vs Washington DC 27.1%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: Miami $920 vs Washington DC $880."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "Miami",
    "cityB": "Washington DC",
    "rentUsdA": "$78",
    "rentUsdB": "$58",
    "vacancyA": "11.8%",
    "vacancyB": "19.4%",
    "talentA": 78,
    "talentB": 92,
    "taxA": "21%",
    "taxB": "27.1%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in Miami or Washington DC?",
      "answer": "Washington DC is cheaper on a USD basis: $58/sqft vs $78/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, Miami or Washington DC?",
      "answer": "Washington DC indexes higher on talent depth (92 vs 78)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, Miami or Washington DC?",
      "answer": "Washington DC carries higher vacancy (19.4% vs 11.8%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in Miami vs Washington DC?",
      "answer": "Miami typical term is 7 years with 9 months rent-free; Washington DC typical term is 10 years with 14 months rent-free."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does transit and commuter access compare?",
      "answer": "Miami: Metromover (free downtown), Metrorail to Brickell and Government Center, Brightline regional rail, MIA Mover from Miami International Airport. Brickell and Downtown are walkable; Wynwood and Coral Gables remain car-dependent. Washington DC: WMATA Metro (six lines) plus VRE and MARC commuter rail. Union Station anchors regional rail. Trophy office clusters all sit within a 5-minute walk of a Metro station."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "comparison",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/compare/miami-vs-washington-dc), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}