Side-by-side
Grand Rapids vs Birmingham vs Lubbock vs Kansas City
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Grand Rapids, MI52 | Birmingham, AL56 | Lubbock, TX62 | Kansas City, MO62 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 56 | 62 | 62 |
| Affordability | 83 | 90 | 93 | 89 |
| Housing | 65 | 61 | 74 | 68 |
| Jobs | 52 | 46 | 50 | 53 |
| Safety | 12 | 0 | 22 | 16 |
| Climate | 55 | 100 | 100 | 96 |
| Amenities | 40 | 42 | 28 | 54 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,034 | $3,682 | $3,719 | $3,818 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,383 | $1,155 | $1,191 | $1,227 |
| Median home value | $225,500 | $138,600 | $197,900 | $227,000 |
| Median HH income | $65,526 | $44,376 | $60,487 | $67,449 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Population | 197.8K | 199.3K | 261.1K | 508.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 18° | 91° / 34° | 92° / 28° | 90° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 158 | 211 | 262 | 215 |