Side-by-side
Houston vs Minneapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Houston, TX58 | Minneapolis, MN56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 56 |
| Affordability | 87 | 80 |
| Housing | 55 | 63 |
| Jobs | 45 | 55 |
| Safety | 5 | 9 |
| Climate | 94 | 73 |
| Amenities | 69 | 65 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,117 | $4,162 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,332 | $1,433 |
| Median home value | $253,400 | $345,600 |
| Median HH income | $62,894 | $80,269 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Population | 2.3M | 426.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 94° / 45° | 86° / 8° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 198 |