Side-by-side
Columbus vs Huntsville vs Clarksville vs Sioux Falls
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, GA73 | Huntsville, AL70 | Clarksville, TN70 | Sioux Falls, SD69 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 70 | 70 | 69 |
| Affordability | 91 | 89 | 92 | 94 |
| Housing | 85 | 77 | 77 | 84 |
| Jobs | 69 | 69 | 56 | 79 |
| Safety | 58 | 49 | 65 | 53 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 | 100 | 64 |
| Amenities | 17 | 28 | 9 | 20 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,712 | $3,809 | $3,736 | $3,503 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $939 | $1,136 | $1,094 | $986 |
| Median home value | $182,300 | $263,100 | $236,100 | $271,400 |
| Median HH income | $56,622 | $70,778 | $66,786 | $74,714 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 2.0% |
| Population | 204.4K | 218.8K | 171.9K | 197.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 37° | 91° / 32° | 89° / 26° | 84° / 7° |
| Sunny days / yr | 227 | 218 | 214 | 223 |