Side-by-side
Fort Collins vs Providence vs Boise vs Murfreesboro
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Fort Collins, CO61 | Providence, RI63 | Boise, ID74 | Murfreesboro, TN67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 63 | 74 | 67 |
| Affordability | 80 | 80 | 86 | 85 |
| Housing | 38 | 39 | 46 | 49 |
| Jobs | 66 | 49 | 76 | 80 |
| Safety | 63 | 66 | 78 | 54 |
| Climate | 68 | 90 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 28 | 44 | 39 | 16 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,244 | $4,282 | $3,970 | $4,211 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,537 | $1,402 | $1,381 | $1,578 |
| Median home value | $548,400 | $322,800 | $456,000 | $365,100 |
| Median HH income | $83,598 | $66,772 | $81,308 | $76,241 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Population | 169.7K | 190.2K | 235.7K | 157.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 87° / 14° | 83° / 21° | 91° / 25° | 89° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 243 | 197 | 231 | 218 |