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Compare San Francisco
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Overview
Compare San Francisco with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | San Francisco United States | Alameda County United States | San Jose United States | Santa Clara County United States | Sacramento County United States | Pierce County United States | Islington United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 91.12% | 89.95% | 88.11% | 86.45% | 86.03% | 85.93% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $5445 | $5180 | $5565 | $4925 | $4105 | $3800 | $4660 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $3700.00 | $2850.00 | $2900.00 | $2900.00 | $1900.00 | $1750.00 | $2600.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $20.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $16.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $5.00 | $5.50 | $5.00 | $5.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 52 | 60 | 75 | 75 | 55 | 58 | 72 |
| Female Safety | 59 | 68 | 80 | 78 | 60 | 60 | 76 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 87 | 82 | 85 | 92 | 70 | 72 | 88 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 342 Mbps | N/A | 404 Mbps | N/A | 369 Mbps | N/A | 92 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 83 | 82 | 88 | 92 | 80 | 72 | 89 |
| English Proficiency | 99 | 100 | 100 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 0.81M | 1.68M | 1.01M | 1.94M | 1.59M | 0.92M | 0.21M |
| Avg Temp | 13.60°C | 13.90°C | 13.90°C | 13.70°C | 16.60°C | 6.20°C | 10.40°C |
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