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Changshu

City in Jiangsu, China

Overview

Changshu, set in the heart of Jiangsu province, blends modern conveniences with rich cultural and natural heritage. Known for its serene lakes, ancient temples, and lively markets, the city offers both urban comforts and scenic escapes. With its friendly atmosphere and relaxed pace, Changshu is rapidly modernizing while preserving its traditional charm.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Jiangsu
Population
1,677,050
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
31.66°, 120.75°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
76
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
72
Monthly Cost
$813
Local Cost
$433
Local Income
$820
Cashless
92
English
40
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
4.6°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-11.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
454 Mbps
Upload
52 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
4
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
WUX
Distance
35 km

Neighborhoods

Mapped

10 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 10 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 66/100.

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