Side-by-side
Fort Collins vs Lakewood vs Vancouver vs Modesto
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Fort Collins, CO53 | Lakewood, CO56 | Vancouver, WA59 | Modesto, CA54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 56 | 59 | 54 |
| Affordability | 77 | 79 | 81 | 65 |
| Housing | 33 | 41 | 39 | 37 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 42 | 44 | 69 | 63 |
| Amenities | 29 | 37 | 26 | 30 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,399 | $4,294 | $4,388 | $4,706 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,647 | $1,542 | $1,545 | $1,688 |
| Median home value | $548,400 | $548,200 | $440,300 | $415,600 |
| Median HH income | $83,598 | $85,789 | $78,156 | $77,899 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 169.7K | 156.3K | 192.7K | 218.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 87° / 18° | 89° / 19° | 81° / 36° | 95° / 40° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |