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Compare Merriam with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Merriam United States | Summerland Canada | Nelson Canada | Quesnel Canada | Zell am See Austria | Velden am Wörther See Austria | Trail Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 101.32% | 101.05% | 100.53% | 99.77% | 99.43% | 99.35% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $2305 | $2247 | $2330 | $2008 | $2220 | $2436 | $2002 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $1050.00 | $1120.00 | $1100.00 | $780.00 | $950.00 | $880.00 | $900.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $13.00 | $14.00 | $15.00 | $13.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $13.50 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $4.25 | $3.75 | $3.50 | $3.50 | $3.50 | $3.60 | $3.30 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 77 | 86 | 85 | 72 | 90 | 90 | 83 |
| Female Safety | 74 | 82 | 81 | 70 | 85 | 85 | 80 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 72 | 80 | 84 | 65 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 530 Mbps | 425 Mbps | 60 Mbps | 61 Mbps | 76 Mbps | N/A | 253 Mbps |
| Walkability | 100/100 | 49/100 | 17/100 | 14/100 | 68/100 | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Healthcare | 83 | 85 | 86 | 80 | 93 | 90 | 87 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 80 | 65 | 99 |
| Population | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M |
| Avg Temp | 12.60°C | 3.30°C | 2.30°C | 3.50°C | 5.10°C | 6.80°C | 4.10°C |
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