Side-by-side
Charlotte vs Indianapolis vs Atlanta vs Cincinnati
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC67 | Indianapolis, IN65 | Atlanta, GA66 | Cincinnati, OH64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 65 | 66 | 64 |
| Affordability | 84 | 86 | 76 | 91 |
| Housing | 57 | 67 | 47 | 46 |
| Jobs | 75 | 71 | 86 | 78 |
| Safety | 31 | 23 | 26 | 19 |
| Climate | 100 | 92 | 100 | 93 |
| Amenities | 59 | 48 | 68 | 58 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,096 | $3,913 | $4,387 | $3,703 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,538 | $1,267 | $1,660 | $1,051 |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $207,000 | $420,600 | $215,300 |
| Median HH income | $78,438 | $62,995 | $81,938 | $51,707 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| Population | 886.3K | 882K | 499.3K | 309.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 85° / 21° | 90° / 33° | 87° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 197 | 219 | 193 |