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Compare Boston with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Boston United States | Dorchester Canada | Aylmer Canada | Essex Canada | Stephenville Canada | Ingersoll Canada | Kimberley Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 102.08% | 101.68% | 101.57% | 101.54% | 101.53% | 101.40% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $2400 | $2106 | $2035 | $2116 | $1805 | $2015 | $2125 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $1100.00 | $980.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 | $700.00 | $950.00 | $900.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $14.00 | $13.00 | $12.00 | $14.00 | $12.00 | $14.00 | $13.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $2.75 | $2.80 | $2.85 | $2.90 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.50 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 84 | 85 | 87 | 88 | 85 | 85 | 88 |
| Female Safety | 80 | 85 | 88 | 85 | 80 | 82 | 87 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 74 | 80 | 65 | 75 | 70 | 80 | 78 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 763 Mbps | 307 Mbps | 150 Mbps | 168 Mbps | 145 Mbps | 183 Mbps | 104 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 11/100 | 13/100 | 74/100 | 10/100 | 3/100 | 33/100 |
| Healthcare | 81 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 75 | 85 | 85 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 98 | 99 |
| Population | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M | 0.01M |
| Avg Temp | 8.10°C | 8.80°C | 8.80°C | 10.00°C | 4.80°C | 8.80°C | 0.10°C |
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