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Compare Basel with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Basel Switzerland | Luxembourg Luxembourg | Reykjavík Iceland | McKinney United States | Bellevue United States | Washington County United States | Deschutes County United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 102.21% | 101.16% | 100.20% | 100.15% | 99.36% | 98.77% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $3680 | $4067 | $4280 | $3350 | $4000 | $3555 | $3595 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $1780.00 | $1850.00 | $1700.00 | $1750.00 | $2550.00 | $1800.00 | $1850.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $25.00 | $19.00 | $21.50 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $5.00 | $4.00 | $4.50 | $4.75 | $5.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 92 | 93 | 94 | 85 | 89 | 89 | 82 |
| Female Safety | 87 | 93 | 94 | 80 | 87 | 87 | 72 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 90 | 92 | 96 | 70 | 91 | 88 | 78 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 213 Mbps | 174 Mbps | 475 Mbps | 202 Mbps | 326 Mbps | 429 Mbps | N/A |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 97 | 96 | 93 | 75 | 93 | 85 | 72 |
| English Proficiency | 85 | 89 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 0.18M | 0.14M | 0.14M | 0.20M | 0.15M | 0.21M | 0.20M |
| Avg Temp | 8.90°C | 9.50°C | 4.60°C | 18.60°C | 10.50°C | 10.50°C | 7.40°C |
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