Compare Santa Cruz County
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Overview
Compare Santa Cruz County with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Santa Cruz County United States | Islington United Kingdom | City of Westminster United Kingdom | Monterey County United States | Canary Wharf United Kingdom | Archway United Kingdom | Oxnard United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 100% | 97% | 96% | 95% | 95% | 94% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $5,220 | $4,660 | $6,130 | $4,050 | $4,850 | $4,498 | $4,115 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $2,900 | $2,600 | $3,600 | $2,600 | $2,950 | $2,300 | $2,100 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $18.00 | $20.00 | $22.50 | $18.00 | $23.00 | $22.00 | $17.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $5.00 | $4.50 | $4.80 | $5.00 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.75 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 72 | 72 | 80 | 77 | 78 | 76 | 62 |
| Female Safety | 75 | 76 | 83 | 75 | 80 | 80 | 65 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 90 | 88 | 92 | 80 | 87 | 85 | 75 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | N/A | 211 Mbps | 84 Mbps | N/A | 125 Mbps | 112 Mbps | 263 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 83 | 89 | 90 | 85 | 87 | 92 | 82 |
| English Proficiency | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Population | 0.27M | 0.21M | 0.21M | 0.44M | 0.07M | 0.22M | 0.20M |
| Avg Temp | 13.70°C | 10.40°C | 10.40°C | 15.00°C | 10.40°C | 10.40°C | 16.90°C |