Side-by-side
Charleston vs Arlington vs Boise vs Murfreesboro
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charleston, SC73 | Arlington, VA68 | Boise, ID74 | Murfreesboro, TN67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 68 | 74 | 67 |
| Affordability | 78 | 65 | 86 | 85 |
| Housing | 56 | 52 | 46 | 49 |
| Jobs | 92 | 89 | 76 | 80 |
| Safety | 64 | 65 | 78 | 54 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 36 | 26 | 39 | 16 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,333 | $4,676 | $3,970 | $4,211 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,630 | $2,015 | $1,381 | $1,578 |
| Median home value | $469,100 | $864,800 | $456,000 | $365,100 |
| Median HH income | $90,038 | $140,160 | $81,308 | $76,241 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 0.0% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Population | 152K | 235.5K | 235.7K | 157.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 43° | 88° / 29° | 91° / 25° | 89° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 222 | 214 | 231 | 218 |