Side-by-side
Fayetteville vs Richmond vs Knoxville vs Greenville
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Fayetteville, AR56 | Richmond, VA54 | Knoxville, TN56 | Greenville, SC58 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 56 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
| Affordability | 86 | 83 | 90 | 86 |
| Housing | 28 | 36 | 39 | 41 |
| Jobs | 73 | 59 | 64 | 68 |
| Safety | 14 | 11 | 3 | 9 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Amenities | 25 | 26 | 33 | 43 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,006 | $4,059 | $4,000 | $3,951 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,462 | $1,430 | $1,475 | $1,327 |
| Median home value | $322,500 | $328,100 | $214,000 | $355,000 |
| Median HH income | $59,074 | $62,671 | $50,994 | $66,000 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Population | 97.2K | 227.6K | 193.7K | 73K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 26° | 90° / 28° | 88° / 27° | 89° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 217 | 210 | 205 | 220 |