Side-by-side
Cary vs McKinney vs Overland Park vs Akron
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Cary, NC67 | McKinney, TX69 | Overland Park, KS66 | Akron, OH68 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 69 | 66 | 68 |
| Affordability | 84 | 85 | 84 | 94 |
| Housing | 77 | 83 | 80 | 81 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 69 | 69 | 63 | 64 |
| Amenities | 47 | 52 | 38 | 35 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,054 | $4,201 | $4,007 | $3,407 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,509 | $1,546 | $1,530 | $961 |
| Median home value | $525,200 | $439,500 | $384,400 | $111,200 |
| Median HH income | $129,399 | $120,273 | $103,838 | $48,544 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 176.7K | 202.3K | 197.2K | 189.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 92° / 30° | 88° / 21° | 83° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |