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Sainte-Croix
City in Vaud, Switzerland
Overview
Sainte-Croix is a charming mountain town in the Vaud region, renowned for its artisanal music-box makers and proximity to forests and scenic trails. With a welcoming community of just under 5,000 residents, it offers tranquil Swiss living and a gateway to natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Vaud
Population
4,863
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.82°, 6.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,795
Local Cost
$1,820
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
85
English
65
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-21.4°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1215 mm
Internet Speed
84 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
67 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
82
Walk Score
82
Footways
163.0
Airport
VIP
Distance
31 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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