Side-by-side
Grand Rapids vs Durham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Grand Rapids, MI52 | Durham, NC61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 61 |
| Affordability | 83 | 85 |
| Housing | 65 | 60 |
| Jobs | 52 | 64 |
| Safety | 12 | 24 |
| Climate | 55 | 100 |
| Amenities | 40 | 28 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,034 | $4,040 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,383 | $1,445 |
| Median home value | $225,500 | $355,300 |
| Median HH income | $65,526 | $79,234 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Population | 197.8K | 288.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 18° | 87° / 27° |
| Sunny days / yr | 158 | 211 |