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Compare Fairfax with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Fairfax United States | Smiths Falls Canada | Shediac Canada | Deer Lake Canada | Bourg-Saint-Maurice France | Brownsburg-Chatham Canada | Castlegar Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 103.11% | 102.56% | 102.38% | 102.37% | 102.33% | 102.22% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $2045 | $2295 | $1823 | $2032 | $2020 | $1915 | $2215 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $800.00 | $990.00 | $740.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $850.00 | $900.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $14.00 | $13.00 | $12.00 | $14.00 | $17.50 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $3.30 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $2.60 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.50 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 85 | 85 | 87 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 88 |
| Female Safety | 82 | 80 | 85 | 82 | 82 | 85 | 83 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 70 | 75 | 80 | 70 | 80 | 75 | 78 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | N/A | 299 Mbps | 190 Mbps | N/A | 177 Mbps | N/A | 163 Mbps |
| Walkability | 15/100 | 100/100 | 37/100 | 1/100 | 100/100 | 0/100 | 26/100 |
| Healthcare | 75 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 88 | 85 | 87 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 55 | 35 | 99 |
| Population | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.00M | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M |
| Avg Temp | 9.30°C | 6.80°C | 6.00°C | 3.20°C | 2.00°C | 5.80°C | 2.30°C |
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