Side-by-side
Baton Rouge vs Birmingham vs Chattanooga vs Lakewood
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Baton Rouge, LA55 | Birmingham, AL55 | Chattanooga, TN60 | Lakewood, CO51 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 55 | 60 | 51 |
| Affordability | 91 | 88 | 91 | 79 |
| Housing | 46 | 60 | 55 | 40 |
| Jobs | 47 | 36 | 57 | 50 |
| Safety | 9 | 5 | 20 | 20 |
| Climate | 95 | 100 | 100 | 74 |
| Amenities | 35 | 42 | 26 | 36 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,819 | $3,820 | $3,883 | $4,322 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,064 | $1,155 | $1,263 | $1,573 |
| Median home value | $224,500 | $138,600 | $259,200 | $548,200 |
| Median HH income | $49,944 | $44,376 | $61,028 | $85,789 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Population | 223.7K | 199.3K | 182.8K | 156.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 41° | 91° / 34° | 90° / 31° | 88° / 17° |
| Sunny days / yr | 227 | 217 | 214 | 258 |