Side-by-side
Amarillo vs Lubbock vs Montgomery vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Amarillo, TX67 | Lubbock, TX67 | Montgomery, AL63 | Columbus, GA73 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 67 | 63 | 73 |
| Affordability | 94 | 93 | 92 | 91 |
| Housing | 91 | 83 | 93 | 85 |
| Jobs | 57 | 57 | 38 | 69 |
| Safety | 38 | 33 | 30 | 58 |
| Climate | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 13 | 29 | 17 | 17 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,592 | $3,673 | $3,542 | $3,712 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $903 | $990 | $870 | $939 |
| Median home value | $186,800 | $197,900 | $148,500 | $182,300 |
| Median HH income | $62,469 | $60,487 | $55,687 | $56,622 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Population | 200.9K | 261.1K | 198.4K | 204.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 23° | 93° / 26° | 92° / 36° | 92° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 278 | 288 | 222 | 227 |