Side-by-side
Houston vs Memphis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Houston, TX59 | Memphis, TN57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 57 |
| Affordability | 90 | 94 |
| Housing | 53 | 68 |
| Jobs | 46 | 31 |
| Safety | 4 | 4 |
| Climate | 98 | 100 |
| Amenities | 69 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,993 | $3,530 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,323 | $1,154 |
| Median home value | $253,400 | $157,100 |
| Median HH income | $62,894 | $51,211 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Population | 2.3M | 629.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 44° | 90° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 235 | 228 |