Side-by-side
Birmingham vs Baton Rouge vs Greensboro vs Shreveport
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Birmingham, AL55 | Baton Rouge, LA55 | Greensboro, NC62 | Shreveport, LA54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 55 | 62 | 54 |
| Affordability | 88 | 91 | 90 | 91 |
| Housing | 60 | 46 | 62 | 62 |
| Jobs | 36 | 47 | 57 | 41 |
| Safety | 5 | 9 | 16 | 10 |
| Climate | 100 | 95 | 100 | 98 |
| Amenities | 42 | 35 | 50 | 15 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,820 | $3,819 | $3,841 | $3,745 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,155 | $1,064 | $1,213 | $982 |
| Median home value | $138,600 | $224,500 | $221,300 | $178,100 |
| Median HH income | $44,376 | $49,944 | $58,884 | $48,465 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| Population | 199.3K | 223.7K | 298.6K | 183.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 34° | 92° / 41° | 88° / 30° | 93° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 217 | 227 | 225 | 231 |