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Compare Fairfax County with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Fairfax County United States | Toronto Canada | Middlesex County United States | Monmouth County United States | Amsterdam Netherlands | Munich Germany | Bergen County United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 96.88% | 95.60% | 95.52% | 95.23% | 95.08% | 95.01% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $4280 | $3215 | $3850 | $3670 | $3585 | $3068 | $4330 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $2100.00 | $2150.00 | $2100.00 | $2300.00 | $2200.00 | $1700.00 | $2300.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $18.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $4.50 | $3.50 | $4.25 | $4.50 | $3.75 | $3.70 | $4.50 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 86 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 84 | 88 | 80 |
| Female Safety | 88 | 75 | 77 | 83 | 85 | 87 | 82 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 88 | 85 | 80 | 80 | 93 | 85 | 80 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 222 Mbps | 303 Mbps | 343 Mbps | 149 Mbps | 105 Mbps | 169 Mbps | 399 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 86 | 86 | 87 | 85 | 90 | 93 | 88 |
| English Proficiency | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 80 | 100 |
| Population | 1.15M | 2.79M | 0.86M | 0.64M | 0.92M | 1.51M | 0.96M |
| Avg Temp | 12.70°C | 9.00°C | 11.70°C | 11.70°C | 10.40°C | 8.40°C | 10.30°C |
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