Side-by-side
Durham vs Lubbock vs Boise vs Grand Rapids
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Durham, NC61 | Lubbock, TX62 | Boise, ID58 | Grand Rapids, MI52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 62 | 58 | 52 |
| Affordability | 85 | 93 | 82 | 83 |
| Housing | 60 | 74 | 42 | 65 |
| Jobs | 64 | 50 | 65 | 52 |
| Safety | 24 | 22 | 17 | 12 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 | 100 | 55 |
| Amenities | 28 | 28 | 38 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,040 | $3,719 | $4,114 | $4,034 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,445 | $1,191 | $1,537 | $1,383 |
| Median home value | $355,300 | $197,900 | $456,000 | $225,500 |
| Median HH income | $79,234 | $60,487 | $81,308 | $65,526 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Population | 288.5K | 261.1K | 235.7K | 197.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 87° / 27° | 92° / 28° | 91° / 25° | 83° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 211 | 262 | 234 | 158 |