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Compare Santa Monica
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Overview
Compare Santa Monica with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Santa Monica United States | Encino United States | San Leandro United States | Universal City United States | Van Nuys United States | Redwood City United States | Venice United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 93.82% | 92.38% | 92.20% | 92.10% | 91.92% | 91.81% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $5810 | $4430 | $3570 | $4158 | $3805 | $5335 | $5055 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $3500.00 | $2400.00 | $2200.00 | $2700.00 | $2100.00 | $3300.00 | $3500.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $20.00 | $20.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $17.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $4.50 | $5.25 | $4.75 | $5.00 | $4.75 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 65 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 55 | 80 | 62 |
| Female Safety | 70 | 70 | 68 | 75 | 58 | 83 | 65 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 90 | 85 | 82 | 90 | 77 | 92 | 88 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 318 Mbps | 307 Mbps | 411 Mbps | 118 Mbps | 323 Mbps | 282 Mbps | 285 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 90 | 85 | 88 | 86 | 84 | 93 | 80 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 100 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 0.09M | 0.04M | 0.09M | 0.10M | 0.11M | 0.08M | 0.04M |
| Avg Temp | 17.30°C | 17.30°C | 13.90°C | 17.30°C | 17.30°C | 13.10°C | 17.30°C |
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