Tokyo vs Yokohama
Tokyo comes out ahead overall, winning 1 of 7 criteria.
Summary
Tokyo edges out Yokohama overall (7.7 vs 7.6), but the margin is thin enough that a single strong priority — like public transport — could reasonably flip your personal decision the other way.
Quick answers
Safety: Tokyo and Yokohama tie on this (9/10 each).
Climate: Tokyo and Yokohama tie on this (6/10 each).
Overall, Tokyo scores higher (7.7/10 vs 7.6/10) across all seven criteria combined.
Cost of living: Tokyo and Yokohama tie on this (5/10 each).
Tokyo and Yokohama are a close call for families based on safety, healthcare and environment.
Tokyo and Yokohama are a close call for remote work based on internet and cost of living.
Where each city wins
- +Public transport: slightly better than Yokohama (10.0 vs 9.0)
No standout advantage on any single criterion.
Which city fits your profile?
Tokyo and Yokohama score within a rounding error of each other for remote workers who need fast internet and an affordable, pleasant base, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Tokyo and Yokohama score within a rounding error of each other for independent workers balancing cost of living against healthcare access, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Tokyo and Yokohama score within a rounding error of each other for households with kids prioritizing safety, healthcare and clean air, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Tokyo and Yokohama score within a rounding error of each other for movers for whom affordability outweighs every other factor, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Tokyo and Yokohama score within a rounding error of each other for people relocating somewhere unfamiliar who weigh personal safety above all, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Tokyo and Yokohama score within a rounding error of each other for retirees prioritizing healthcare, climate and a calm environment over nightlife or internet speed, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Tokyo scores higher once we weight toward students who need affordability, transit and a lively social scene (7.7 vs 7.5 for Tokyo vs Yokohama), driven largely by cost of living.
Tokyo and Yokohama score within a rounding error of each other for expatriates relocating for work who lean on safety, healthcare and internet to stay settled and connected, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Tokyo and Yokohama score within a rounding error of each other for founders and small business owners who need reliable connectivity and a livable base without big-city costs, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Tokyo scores higher once we weight toward early-career movers who want nightlife and transit within budget, without yet prioritizing healthcare or climate (7.8 vs 7.7 for Tokyo vs Yokohama), driven largely by cost of living.
Which city should you choose?
Pick Tokyo if you're a student or young professional.