Side-by-side
Austin vs Fort Worth vs Raleigh vs Chandler
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX76 | Fort Worth, TX77 | Raleigh, NC75 | Chandler, AZ75 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 76 | 77 | 75 | 75 |
| Affordability | 86 | 86 | 87 | 78 |
| Housing | 55 | 73 | 65 | 66 |
| Jobs | 64 | 57 | 68 | 61 |
| Safety | 83 | 75 | 64 | 87 |
| Climate | 92 | 94 | 100 | 76 |
| Amenities | 64 | 77 | 63 | 79 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,154 | $4,171 | $3,937 | $4,436 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,373 | $1,390 | $1,342 | $1,618 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $277,300 | $377,800 | $469,800 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $76,602 | $82,424 | $103,691 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Population | 967.9K | 941.3K | 470.8K | 278.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 37° | 95° / 35° | 90° / 30° | 104° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 229 | 213 | 296 |