Side-by-side
Atlanta vs Houston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Atlanta, GA65 | Houston, TX59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 65 | 59 |
| Affordability | 75 | 90 |
| Housing | 49 | 53 |
| Jobs | 81 | 46 |
| Safety | 26 | 4 |
| Climate | 100 | 98 |
| Amenities | 68 | 69 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,439 | $3,993 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,660 | $1,323 |
| Median home value | $420,600 | $253,400 |
| Median HH income | $81,938 | $62,894 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Population | 499.3K | 2.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 33° | 93° / 44° |
| Sunny days / yr | 219 | 235 |