Side-by-side
Lakewood vs Fort Collins vs Charleston vs Worcester
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lakewood, CO56 | Fort Collins, CO53 | Charleston, SC58 | Worcester, MA50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 56 | 53 | 58 | 50 |
| Affordability | 79 | 77 | 72 | 61 |
| Housing | 41 | 33 | 40 | 31 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 44 | 42 | 69 | 36 |
| Amenities | 37 | 29 | 37 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,294 | $4,399 | $4,532 | $4,778 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,542 | $1,647 | $1,908 | $1,839 |
| Median home value | $548,200 | $548,400 | $469,100 | $339,500 |
| Median HH income | $85,789 | $83,598 | $90,038 | $67,544 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 156.3K | 169.7K | 152K | 205.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 19° | 87° / 18° | 88° / 43° | 79° / 17° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |