Side-by-side
Boise vs Knoxville vs Richmond vs Savannah
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boise, ID58 | Knoxville, TN56 | Richmond, VA54 | Savannah, GA54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 56 | 54 | 54 |
| Affordability | 82 | 90 | 83 | 80 |
| Housing | 42 | 39 | 36 | 45 |
| Jobs | 65 | 64 | 59 | 60 |
| Safety | 17 | 3 | 11 | 7 |
| Climate | 100 | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 38 | 33 | 26 | 30 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,114 | $4,000 | $4,059 | $4,194 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,537 | $1,475 | $1,430 | $1,536 |
| Median home value | $456,000 | $214,000 | $328,100 | $225,200 |
| Median HH income | $81,308 | $50,994 | $62,671 | $56,782 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Population | 235.7K | 193.7K | 227.6K | 147.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 25° | 88° / 27° | 90° / 28° | 92° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 234 | 205 | 210 | 216 |