Side-by-side
Birmingham vs Grand Rapids vs Rochester vs Spokane
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Birmingham, AL56 | Grand Rapids, MI52 | Rochester, NY46 | Spokane, WA51 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 56 | 52 | 46 | 51 |
| Affordability | 90 | 83 | 83 | 91 |
| Housing | 61 | 65 | 62 | 49 |
| Jobs | 46 | 52 | 33 | 32 |
| Safety | 0 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Climate | 100 | 55 | 42 | 86 |
| Amenities | 42 | 40 | 47 | 37 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,682 | $4,034 | $4,034 | $3,938 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,155 | $1,383 | $1,302 | $1,273 |
| Median home value | $138,600 | $225,500 | $120,600 | $326,200 |
| Median HH income | $44,376 | $65,526 | $46,628 | $65,745 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Population | 199.3K | 197.8K | 209.7K | 229.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 34° | 83° / 18° | 81° / 18° | 83° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 211 | 158 | 159 | 175 |