Side-by-side
Arlington vs Charleston vs Murfreesboro vs Boise
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Arlington, VA68 | Charleston, SC73 | Murfreesboro, TN67 | Boise, ID74 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 73 | 67 | 74 |
| Affordability | 65 | 78 | 85 | 86 |
| Housing | 52 | 56 | 49 | 46 |
| Jobs | 89 | 92 | 80 | 76 |
| Safety | 65 | 64 | 54 | 78 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 26 | 36 | 16 | 39 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,676 | $4,333 | $4,211 | $3,970 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,015 | $1,630 | $1,578 | $1,381 |
| Median home value | $864,800 | $469,100 | $365,100 | $456,000 |
| Median HH income | $140,160 | $90,038 | $76,241 | $81,308 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 3.4% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Population | 235.5K | 152K | 157.5K | 235.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 29° | 88° / 43° | 89° / 28° | 91° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 214 | 222 | 218 | 231 |