Side-by-side
Grand Rapids vs Rochester vs Albuquerque vs Fayetteville
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Grand Rapids, MI48 | Rochester, NY49 | Albuquerque, NM59 | Fayetteville, NC59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 48 | 49 | 59 | 59 |
| Affordability | 83 | 81 | 90 | 91 |
| Housing | 64 | 60 | 59 | 76 |
| Jobs | 13 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| Safety | 25 | 35 | 33 | 33 |
| Climate | 57 | 34 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 40 | 47 | 40 | 25 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,043 | $4,155 | $3,812 | $3,744 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,278 | $1,256 | $1,185 | $1,113 |
| Median home value | $225,500 | $120,600 | $266,700 | $171,900 |
| Median HH income | $65,526 | $46,628 | $65,604 | $56,395 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Population | 197.8K | 209.7K | 562.5K | 209.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 18° | 81° / 18° | 90° / 26° | 91° / 33° |
| Sunny days / yr | 170 | 106 | 291 | 228 |