Taicang
City in Jiangsu, China
Overview
Taicang is a medium-sized city in Jiangsu Province, blending modern conveniences with historic charm. Known for its rapid economic growth and proximity to Shanghai, it also boasts tranquil ancient towns and leafy residential areas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Jiangsu
Population
831,113
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
31.46°, 121.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
71
LGBTQ+ Safety
34
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
86
Monthly Cost
$861
Local Cost
$437
Local Income
$900
Cashless
94
English
28
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
26.8°C
Winter Avg
5.5°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
-8.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1242 mm
Internet Speed
156 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SHA
Distance
35 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
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 81/100.