Side-by-side
Grand Rapids vs Memphis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Grand Rapids, MI48 | Memphis, TN53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 48 | 53 |
| Affordability | 83 | 92 |
| Housing | 64 | 65 |
| Jobs | 13 | 14 |
| Safety | 25 | 4 |
| Climate | 57 | 100 |
| Amenities | 40 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,043 | $3,783 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,278 | $1,154 |
| Median home value | $225,500 | $157,100 |
| Median HH income | $65,526 | $51,211 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| Population | 197.8K | 629.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 18° | 92° / 33° |
| Sunny days / yr | 170 | 228 |