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Overview
Compare Seattle with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Seattle United States | Amsterdam Netherlands | Metro Vancouver Regional District Canada | Davidson County United States | Portland United States | Vancouver Canada | King County United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 95.14% | 94.95% | 94.77% | 94.68% | 94.60% | 94.36% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $4095 | $3585 | $4275 | $3700 | $4125 | $4589 | $4730 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $2500.00 | $2200.00 | $2300.00 | $2100.00 | $1900.00 | $2330.00 | $2650.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $20.00 | $18.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $18.00 | $16.00 | $20.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $5.00 | $3.75 | $4.00 | $4.50 | $5.00 | $4.10 | $5.00 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 66 | 84 | 77 | 65 | 60 | 89 | 68 |
| Female Safety | 70 | 85 | 80 | 60 | 65 | 90 | 70 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 87 | 93 | 87 | 60 | 85 | 95 | 82 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 270 Mbps | 127 Mbps | N/A | 125 Mbps | 222 Mbps | 270 Mbps | N/A |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 83 | 90 | 89 | 70 | 80 | 92 | 88 |
| English Proficiency | 99 | 98 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 0.74M | 0.92M | 2.46M | 0.72M | 0.65M | 0.66M | 2.27M |
| Avg Temp | 10.50°C | 10.40°C | 6.90°C | 14.80°C | 10.40°C | 10.50°C | 8.50°C |
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