Side-by-side
Knoxville vs Spokane vs Durham vs Chattanooga
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Knoxville, TN62 | Spokane, WA61 | Durham, NC63 | Chattanooga, TN60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 61 | 63 | 60 |
| Affordability | 92 | 89 | 83 | 91 |
| Housing | 42 | 45 | 56 | 55 |
| Jobs | 64 | 73 | 65 | 57 |
| Safety | 31 | 24 | 35 | 20 |
| Climate | 100 | 86 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 33 | 38 | 28 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,787 | $4,060 | $4,138 | $3,883 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,184 | $1,193 | $1,507 | $1,263 |
| Median home value | $214,000 | $326,200 | $355,300 | $259,200 |
| Median HH income | $50,994 | $65,745 | $79,234 | $61,028 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 4.0% |
| Population | 193.7K | 229.2K | 288.5K | 182.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 29° | 83° / 25° | 90° / 31° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 212 | 178 | 228 | 214 |