Side-by-side
Atlanta vs Nashville vs Cincinnati vs Charlotte
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Atlanta, GA66 | Nashville, TN72 | Cincinnati, OH64 | Charlotte, NC67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 66 | 72 | 64 | 67 |
| Affordability | 76 | 86 | 91 | 84 |
| Housing | 47 | 44 | 46 | 57 |
| Jobs | 86 | 96 | 78 | 75 |
| Safety | 26 | 35 | 19 | 31 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 | 93 | 100 |
| Amenities | 68 | 77 | 58 | 59 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,387 | $4,201 | $3,703 | $4,096 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,660 | $1,578 | $1,051 | $1,538 |
| Median home value | $420,600 | $383,100 | $215,300 | $351,500 |
| Median HH income | $81,938 | $75,197 | $51,707 | $78,438 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Population | 499.3K | 684.3K | 309.6K | 886.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 33° | 89° / 28° | 87° / 22° | 89° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 219 | 212 | 193 | 223 |