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Compare Reading with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Reading United States | Rye United States | Brienz Switzerland | Bauen Switzerland | Tiefencastel Switzerland | Birmingham United States | Georgetown United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 98.57% | 98.20% | 97.22% | 97.17% | 96.77% | 96.46% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $3400 | $3095 | $2970 | $3293 | $2507 | $3680 | $3070 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $2100.00 | $1800.00 | $1400.00 | $1100.00 | $920.00 | $1800.00 | $1700.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $17.00 | $18.00 | $22.00 | $26.00 | $22.00 | $16.00 | $17.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $4.00 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.80 | $4.50 | $4.75 | $4.50 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 95 | 93 | 97 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 94 |
| Female Safety | 94 | 90 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 90 | 90 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 92 | 88 | 88 | 86 | 88 | 85 | 85 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 275 Mbps | 194 Mbps | 62 Mbps | 232 Mbps | N/A | 187 Mbps | 123 Mbps |
| Walkability | 93/100 | 14/100 | 72/100 | 11/100 | 7/100 | 100/100 | 23/100 |
| Healthcare | 96 | 92 | 95 | 97 | 95 | 90 | 93 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 100 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 0.00M | 0.00M | 0.00M | 0.00M | 0.00M | 0.00M | 0.00M |
| Avg Temp | 9.50°C | 9.30°C | 7.50°C | 5.80°C | 0.80°C | 9.10°C | 9.90°C |
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