Calamba vs Cotabato
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Calamba leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Cotabato where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Cotabato's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Calamba | Cotabato |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 57 | 57 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 46 | 47 |
| Climate | 80 | 81 |
| Safety | 49 | 47 |
| Summer °C | 27.9 | 27.8 |
| Winter °C | 24.9 | 26.6 |
| Top disaster risk | storms (hurricane/cyclone) | storms (hurricane/cyclone) |
Calamba vs Cotabato: the short answer
Cotabato comes out ahead on overall livability (57/100), only marginally above Calamba (57/100). The two cities diverge most on natural-disaster exposure. On affordability Cotabato is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Calamba 46 vs Cotabato 47, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Calamba runs warmer in summer (about 27.9°C peak vs 27.8°C in Cotabato), while winter lows sit near 24.9°C in Calamba and 26.6°C in Cotabato. On natural-disaster exposure Calamba is the safer choice (safety 49/100); the dominant modelled hazard is storms (hurricane/cyclone) for Calamba and storms (hurricane/cyclone) for Cotabato.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Cotabato — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Calamba — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Calamba — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Cotabato — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Calamba or Cotabato better to live in?
Cotabato scores higher overall — 57 vs 57 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Calamba or Cotabato?
Cotabato has the lower cost of living (cost index 47 vs 46; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Calamba or Cotabato?
Calamba — summer highs reach about 27.9°C versus 27.8°C in Cotabato.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Calamba or Cotabato?
Calamba (disaster-safety 49/100). Main hazard: storms (hurricane/cyclone) in Calamba, storms (hurricane/cyclone) in Cotabato.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Calamba?
storms (hurricane/cyclone) is the dominant modelled hazard for Calamba on our risk index.
How is the Calamba vs Cotabato comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.