Side-by-side
Akron vs Overland Park vs Aurora vs Cary
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Akron, OH68 | Overland Park, KS66 | Aurora, IL59 | Cary, NC67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 66 | 59 | 67 |
| Affordability | 94 | 84 | 68 | 84 |
| Housing | 81 | 80 | 71 | 77 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 64 | 63 | 55 | 69 |
| Amenities | 35 | 38 | 30 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,407 | $4,007 | $4,600 | $4,054 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $961 | $1,530 | $1,944 | $1,509 |
| Median home value | $111,200 | $384,400 | $260,400 | $525,200 |
| Median HH income | $48,544 | $103,838 | $90,109 | $129,399 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 189.5K | 197.2K | 179.9K | 176.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 22° | 88° / 21° | 84° / 16° | 89° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |