Side-by-side
Houston vs Philadelphia
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Houston, TX58 | Philadelphia, PA53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 53 |
| Affordability | 87 | 70 |
| Housing | 55 | 48 |
| Jobs | 45 | 32 |
| Safety | 5 | 24 |
| Climate | 94 | 100 |
| Amenities | 69 | 46 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,117 | $4,417 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,332 | $1,542 |
| Median home value | $253,400 | $232,400 |
| Median HH income | $62,894 | $60,698 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Population | 2.3M | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 94° / 45° | 88° / 27° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 207 |