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Compare San Jose with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | San Jose United States | Contra Costa County United States | Santa Clara County United States | Santa Barbara County United States | San Mateo County United States | Orange County United States | Honolulu County United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 94.51% | 94.35% | 93.84% | 93.66% | 91.93% | 91.62% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $5565 | $4850 | $4925 | $4780 | $5260 | $4895 | $4845 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $2900.00 | $2350.00 | $2900.00 | $3200.00 | $3200.00 | $2700.00 | $2600.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $18.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $18.00 | $22.00 | $18.00 | $16.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.50 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $4.50 | $5.00 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 75 | 75 | 75 | 78 | 92 | 75 | 78 |
| Female Safety | 80 | 80 | 78 | 80 | 90 | 75 | 80 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 85 | 85 | 92 | 90 | 94 | 80 | 90 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 404 Mbps | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 511 Mbps | N/A |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 88 | 90 | 92 | 88 | 91 | 85 | 82 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 100 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1.01M | 1.17M | 1.94M | 0.45M | 0.76M | 3.19M | 1.02M |
| Avg Temp | 13.90°C | 14.70°C | 13.70°C | 16.30°C | 13.10°C | 17.50°C | 24.60°C |
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