Comparison Matrix
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 516,298 | 156,135 |
| Elevation | 164 ft(50 m) | 56 ft(17 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr | 237 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 56°F | 57°F |
| Comfort Score | 79/100Great | 80/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 22°F | 24°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 37"(94 cm) | 33"(84 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4"(10 cm) | 1"(3 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 38 (Avg)1 days > 100 | AQI 37 (Avg)2 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Internet Access | High Broadband Country (high) | N/A |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | N/A | N/A |
| College Educated | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Workers | N/A | N/A |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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