Davao vs Caloocan
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Davao leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Caloocan where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Caloocan's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Davao | Caloocan |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 56 | 53 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 43 | 44 |
| Climate | 84 | 73 |
| Safety | 46 | 46 |
| Summer °C | 27.3 | 29.4 |
| Winter °C | 25.5 | 25.9 |
| Top disaster risk | storms (hurricane/cyclone) | storms (hurricane/cyclone) |
Davao vs Caloocan: the short answer
Davao comes out ahead on overall livability (56/100), modestly above Caloocan (53/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Caloocan is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Davao 43 vs Caloocan 44, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Caloocan runs warmer in summer (about 29.4°C peak vs 27.3°C in Davao), while winter lows sit near 25.5°C in Davao and 25.9°C in Caloocan. On natural-disaster exposure Caloocan is the safer choice (safety 46/100); the dominant modelled hazard is storms (hurricane/cyclone) for Davao and storms (hurricane/cyclone) for Caloocan.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Caloocan — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Caloocan — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Caloocan — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Davao — 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 Davao or Caloocan better to live in?
Davao scores higher overall — 56 vs 53 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Davao or Caloocan?
Caloocan has the lower cost of living (cost index 44 vs 43; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Davao or Caloocan?
Caloocan — summer highs reach about 29.4°C versus 27.3°C in Davao.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Davao or Caloocan?
Caloocan (disaster-safety 46/100). Main hazard: storms (hurricane/cyclone) in Davao, storms (hurricane/cyclone) in Caloocan.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Davao?
storms (hurricane/cyclone) is the dominant modelled hazard for Davao on our risk index.
How is the Davao vs Caloocan 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.