Side-by-side
Houston vs New Orleans
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Houston, TX57 | New Orleans, LA52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 52 |
| Affordability | 89 | 90 |
| Housing | 50 | 35 |
| Jobs | 36 | 40 |
| Safety | 4 | 3 |
| Climate | 100 | 92 |
| Amenities | 69 | 52 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,046 | $3,858 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,323 | $1,113 |
| Median home value | $253,400 | $296,400 |
| Median HH income | $62,894 | $55,339 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 5.5% |
| Population | 2.3M | 376K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 45° | 93° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 235 | 230 |