Side-by-side
Augusta vs Springfield vs Savannah vs Des Moines
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Augusta, GA67 | Springfield, MO61 | Savannah, GA62 | Des Moines, IA69 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 61 | 62 | 69 |
| Affordability | 88 | 93 | 78 | 92 |
| Housing | 69 | 60 | 45 | 84 |
| Jobs | 89 | 82 | 92 | 84 |
| Safety | 31 | 6 | 20 | 30 |
| Climate | 98 | 96 | 100 | 81 |
| Amenities | 15 | 21 | 29 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,887 | $3,498 | $4,290 | $3,608 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,114 | $883 | $1,533 | $1,109 |
| Median home value | $162,900 | $165,200 | $225,200 | $183,700 |
| Median HH income | $53,134 | $45,984 | $56,782 | $63,966 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Population | 201.5K | 169.4K | 147.5K | 212.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 33° | 89° / 22° | 92° / 39° | 86° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 224 | 231 | 221 |