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Mexicali
City in Baja California, Mexico
Overview
Mexicali, the capital of Baja California, is a busy border city known for its diverse culture, outstanding cuisine, and industrial economy. With a blend of Mexican and Chinese heritage, the city offers lively markets, lively street scenes, and easy access to both desert adventures and urban entertainment.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Baja California
Population
854,186
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
32.51°, -115.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
73
Monthly Cost
$1,150
Local Cost
$700
Local Income
$640
Cashless
55
English
35
Temperature
23.5°C
Summer Avg
33.6°C
Winter Avg
13.4°C
Record High
50.8°C
Record Low
-4.0°C
Humidity
35%
Precipitation
85 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BNZ
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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 84/100.
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