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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 · estimate
78
Female Safety
71
LGBTQ+ Safety
34
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
86
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 81/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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