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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 | King County United States | London United Kingdom | Paris France | Sacramento County United States | Seattle United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 100.59% | 95.62% | 95.52% | 95.05% | 94.36% | 94.36% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $4730 | $4275 | $4950 | $5270 | $3198 | $4105 | $4095 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $2650.00 | $2300.00 | $2600.00 | $3200.00 | $1800.00 | $1900.00 | $2500.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $20.00 | $16.00 | $20.00 | $22.00 | $18.00 | $16.00 | $20.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $5.00 | $4.00 | $5.00 | $4.50 | $4.00 | $4.50 | $5.00 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 68 | 77 | 75 | 76 | 60 | 55 | 66 |
| Female Safety | 70 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 65 | 60 | 70 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 82 | 87 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 70 | 87 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | N/A | N/A | N/A | 110 Mbps | 267 Mbps | 369 Mbps | 270 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | N/A | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 88 | 89 | 85 | 88 | 90 | 80 | 83 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 60 | 100 | 99 |
| Population | 2.27M | 2.46M | 2.27M | 8.80M | 2.11M | 1.59M | 0.74M |
| Avg Temp | 8.50°C | 6.90°C | 18.20°C | 10.40°C | 10.90°C | 16.60°C | 10.50°C |
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