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Once you select two locations, their shapes appear overlaid at their true relative scale. Mix and match different types - compare a city to a country to see how they stack up!
Most locations display their actual geographic boundaries. Some locations show a circular placeholder when detailed boundary data isn't available. These circles are sized correctly based on the location's area, so size comparisons remain accurate.
The comparison panel shows key statistics for each selection. The colored bars indicate which location has a higher value for each metric.
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CityVersusCity is an interactive tool that lets you visually compare the true geographic size of cities, states, and countries around the world. Ever wondered how New York compares to Tokyo? Or how Texas stacks up against Germany? Now you can see it with your own eyes.
We overlay real geographic boundaries to scale, so you can finally understand just how big (or small) different places really are.
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Compare New York and California across population, geographic size, cost of living, housing, climate, safety, air quality, and income using CityVersusCity's interactive map and statistics.
| Metric | New York | California |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,994,379 | 39,356,104 |
| Area | 122,057 km² | 403,466 km² |
| Cost of living index | 115.9 | 116.4 |
| Median rent | $1,507 | $1,856 |
| Median income | $81,386 | $91,905 |
| Crime index | Moderate | High |
| Air quality | Good | Moderate |
| Avg. temperature | -23°C to 34°C | -1°C to 44°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1,328 mm | 756 mm |
California has a larger population than New York (39,356,104 vs 19,994,379).
California covers more land area than New York (403,466 km² vs 122,057 km²).
The cost of living index is higher in California than in New York.
Median rent is higher in California ($1,856 vs $1,507).
California has a warmer average climate than New York.