Side-by-side
Austin vs Philadelphia
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX75 | Philadelphia, PA53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 53 |
| Affordability | 94 | 75 |
| Housing | 58 | 45 |
| Jobs | 76 | 55 |
| Safety | 58 | 4 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities | 64 | 46 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,505 | $4,304 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $1,520 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $232,400 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $60,698 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Population | 967.9K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 42° | 87° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 211 |