David vs Arraiján
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. David leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Arraiján where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Arraiján's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | David | Arraiján |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 61 | 62 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 50 | 51 |
| Climate | 81 | 80 |
| Safety | 55 | 57 |
| Summer °C | 27.8 | 27.9 |
| Winter °C | 25.7 | 25.9 |
| Top disaster risk | earthquake | storms (hurricane/cyclone) |
David vs Arraiján: the short answer
Arraiján comes out ahead on overall livability (62/100), only marginally above David (61/100). The two cities diverge most on natural-disaster exposure. On affordability Arraiján is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (David 50 vs Arraiján 51, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Arraiján runs warmer in summer (about 27.9°C peak vs 27.8°C in David), while winter lows sit near 25.7°C in David and 25.9°C in Arraiján. On natural-disaster exposure Arraiján is the safer choice (safety 57/100); the dominant modelled hazard is earthquake for David and storms (hurricane/cyclone) for Arraiján.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Arraiján — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Arraiján — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Arraiján — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Arraiján — 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 David or Arraiján better to live in?
Arraiján scores higher overall — 62 vs 61 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, David or Arraiján?
Arraiján has the lower cost of living (cost index 51 vs 50; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, David or Arraiján?
Arraiján — summer highs reach about 27.9°C versus 27.8°C in David.
Which is safer from natural disasters, David or Arraiján?
Arraiján (disaster-safety 57/100). Main hazard: earthquake in David, storms (hurricane/cyclone) in Arraiján.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in David?
earthquake is the dominant modelled hazard for David on our risk index.
How is the David vs Arraiján 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.