Compare Palo Alto
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Overview
Compare Palo Alto with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Palo Alto United States | Newport Beach United States | Beverly Hills United States | San Mateo United States | Laguna Beach United States | Sammamish United States | La Jolla United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 94% | 93% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 91% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $5,550 | $5,255 | $6,455 | $5,659 | $5,565 | $4,799 | $5,680 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $3,800 | $3,200 | $4,200 | $3,200 | $3,500 | $2,700 | $3,500 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $18.00 | $22.00 | $25.00 | $19.00 | $22.00 | $19.00 | $22.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 88 | 88 | 89 | 83 | 85 | 93 | 85 |
| Female Safety | 86 | 87 | 92 | 81 | 86 | 92 | 87 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 95 | 92 | 98 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 90 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 225 Mbps | 54 Mbps | 309 Mbps | 172 Mbps | 180 Mbps | 257 Mbps | 560 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 95 | 90 | 97 | 90 | 93 | 93 | 92 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 0.07M | 0.09M | 0.03M | 0.11M | 0.02M | 0.07M | 0.04M |
| Avg Temp | 13.90°C | 17.20°C | 17.30°C | 13.10°C | 17.50°C | 8.50°C | 17.40°C |