Side-by-side
Columbus vs Madison vs Raleigh vs Louisville
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH81 | Madison, WI73 | Raleigh, NC75 | Louisville, KY76 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 73 | 75 | 76 |
| Affordability | 89 | 86 | 81 | 90 |
| Housing | 69 | 54 | 56 | 79 |
| Jobs | 84 | 84 | 88 | 81 |
| Safety | 81 | 83 | 59 | 56 |
| Climate | 94 | 65 | 100 | 99 |
| Amenities | 56 | 50 | 62 | 43 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,854 | $3,982 | $4,224 | $3,730 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,482 | $1,596 | $1,047 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $346,900 | $377,800 | $221,500 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $76,983 | $82,424 | $64,731 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Population | 906.5K | 275.6K | 470.8K | 627.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 23° | 82° / 11° | 90° / 31° | 89° / 27° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 198 | 228 | 200 |