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Compare Foster City with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Foster City United States | Bayswater United Kingdom | San Carlos United States | Los Gatos United States | Manhattan Beach United States | Orinda United States | Chêne-Bougeries Switzerland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 97.12% | 96.49% | 96.16% | 96.03% | 95.80% | 95.27% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $5200 | $4210 | $5400 | $5800 | $4945 | $4700 | $4345 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $3200.00 | $2800.00 | $3100.00 | $3150.00 | $3500.00 | $2800.00 | $2020.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $20.00 | $18.00 | $22.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $27.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $5.00 | $4.50 | $5.50 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $4.50 | $4.80 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 90 | 82 | 93 | 87 | 92 | 93 | 92 |
| Female Safety | 85 | 84 | 90 | 85 | 90 | 94 | 89 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 88 | 90 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 88 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 255 Mbps | 109 Mbps | 370 Mbps | 139 Mbps | 209 Mbps | 125 Mbps | 185 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 100/100 |
| Healthcare | 92 | 88 | 88 | 92 | 90 | 91 | 97 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 77 |
| Population | 0.03M | 0.02M | 0.03M | 0.03M | 0.04M | 0.02M | 0.01M |
| Avg Temp | 13.10°C | 10.40°C | 13.10°C | 13.70°C | 17.30°C | 14.70°C | 8.90°C |
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