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Compare King County
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Compare King County with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | King County United States | Metro Vancouver Regional District Canada | London United Kingdom | Amsterdam Netherlands | King County United States | Surrey United Kingdom | Vancouver Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 102.59% | 97.73% | 97.04% | 95.58% | 94.91% | 94.84% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $4950 | $4275 | $5270 | $3585 | $4730 | $3592 | $4589 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $2600.00 | $2300.00 | $3200.00 | $2200.00 | $2650.00 | $1710.00 | $2330.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $20.00 | $16.00 | $22.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $19.00 | $16.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $5.00 | $4.00 | $4.50 | $3.75 | $5.00 | $3.80 | $4.10 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 75 | 77 | 76 | 84 | 68 | 85 | 89 |
| Female Safety | 80 | 80 | 75 | 85 | 70 | 83 | 90 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 85 | 87 | 85 | 93 | 82 | 82 | 95 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | N/A | N/A | 110 Mbps | 105 Mbps | N/A | N/A | 270 Mbps |
| Walkability | N/A | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 85 | 89 | 88 | 90 | 88 | 90 | 92 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 98 | 100 | 98 | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Population | 2.27M | 2.46M | 8.80M | 0.92M | 2.27M | 1.21M | 0.66M |
| Avg Temp | 18.20°C | 6.90°C | 10.40°C | 10.40°C | 8.50°C | 10.30°C | 10.50°C |
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