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Compare El Cajon with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | El Cajon United States | Jurupa Valley United States | Santa Maria United States | Pico Rivera United States | Garden Grove United States | Redlands United States | National City United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 97.34% | 97.19% | 96.85% | 96.34% | 95.27% | 95.25% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $3450 | $2980 | $3110 | $3160 | $3395 | $3420 | $3480 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $2050.00 | $1700.00 | $1850.00 | $1750.00 | $2150.00 | $1850.00 | $2100.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $15.00 | $14.00 | $15.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $16.00 | $14.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.00 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.75 | $4.25 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 60 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 65 | 70 | 58 |
| Female Safety | 63 | 60 | 55 | 60 | 68 | 68 | 60 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 70 | 65 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 68 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 222 Mbps | 330 Mbps | 383 Mbps | 350 Mbps | 189 Mbps | 173 Mbps | 118 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 80 | 78 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 83 |
| English Proficiency | 98 | 98 | 95 | 99 | 98 | 100 | 97 |
| Population | 0.11M | 0.11M | 0.11M | 0.06M | 0.17M | 0.07M | 0.06M |
| Avg Temp | 17.10°C | 17.40°C | 15.20°C | 17.30°C | 17.30°C | 16.60°C | 17.00°C |
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