Side-by-side
Columbus vs Raleigh vs Fort Worth vs Madison
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH73 | Raleigh, NC75 | Fort Worth, TX77 | Madison, WI68 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 75 | 77 | 68 |
| Affordability | 90 | 87 | 86 | 86 |
| Housing | 71 | 65 | 73 | 58 |
| Jobs | 54 | 68 | 57 | 66 |
| Safety | 71 | 64 | 75 | 64 |
| Climate | 86 | 100 | 94 | 75 |
| Amenities | 56 | 63 | 77 | 50 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,760 | $3,937 | $4,171 | $3,987 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,238 | $1,342 | $1,390 | $1,408 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $377,800 | $277,300 | $346,900 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $82,424 | $76,602 | $76,983 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% |
| Population | 906.5K | 470.8K | 941.3K | 275.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 19° | 90° / 30° | 95° / 35° | 83° / 10° |
| Sunny days / yr | 178 | 213 | 229 | 190 |