Side-by-side
Albuquerque vs Rochester vs Baltimore vs Grand Rapids
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Albuquerque, NM59 | Rochester, NY49 | Baltimore, MD53 | Grand Rapids, MI48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 49 | 53 | 48 |
| Affordability | 90 | 81 | 70 | 83 |
| Housing | 59 | 60 | 46 | 64 |
| Jobs | 25 | 27 | 40 | 13 |
| Safety | 33 | 35 | 27 | 25 |
| Climate | 100 | 34 | 99 | 57 |
| Amenities | 40 | 47 | 34 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,812 | $4,155 | $4,389 | $4,043 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,185 | $1,256 | $1,511 | $1,278 |
| Median home value | $266,700 | $120,600 | $219,300 | $225,500 |
| Median HH income | $65,604 | $46,628 | $59,623 | $65,526 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| Population | 562.5K | 209.7K | 577.2K | 197.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 26° | 81° / 18° | 92° / 32° | 83° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 291 | 106 | 206 | 170 |