Tracy, CA

Overall Score

3.8

Tracy is the second most populous city in San Joaquin County, California, United States. The population at the 2010 census was 82922. Tracy is located within a geographic triangle formed by Interstate 205 on the north side of the city, Interstate 5 to the east, and Interstate 580 to the southwest. Tracy’s motto, posted on the city’s Web site, is “Think Inside the Triangle.”

Overall Score

3.8
  • Air quality: 26 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
  • Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
  • Religious government: Non-religious
  • Population: 88,000 people
  • GDP: $57,808 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 115V60Hz
  • Internet: 70 Mbps
  • Best wireless: T-Mobile
  • Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
  • Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
  • Apartment listings: Craigslist
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best taxi: Uber
  • Online electronics shop: Amazon
  • Best hospital: Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
  • Best intl air carrier: American
  • Monthly costs for expat: $2400
  • Monthly costs for family: $6200
  • Monthly costs for local: $1800
  • Meal: $11
  • Small Cola: $1.8
  • Beer 1 Pint: $5
  • Coffee: $4


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