Side-by-side
Lakewood vs Knoxville vs Baton Rouge vs Chattanooga
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lakewood, CO51 | Knoxville, TN62 | Baton Rouge, LA55 | Chattanooga, TN60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 62 | 55 | 60 |
| Affordability | 79 | 92 | 91 | 91 |
| Housing | 40 | 42 | 46 | 55 |
| Jobs | 50 | 64 | 47 | 57 |
| Safety | 20 | 31 | 9 | 20 |
| Climate | 74 | 100 | 95 | 100 |
| Amenities | 36 | 33 | 35 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,322 | $3,787 | $3,819 | $3,883 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,573 | $1,184 | $1,064 | $1,263 |
| Median home value | $548,200 | $214,000 | $224,500 | $259,200 |
| Median HH income | $85,789 | $50,994 | $49,944 | $61,028 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| Population | 156.3K | 193.7K | 223.7K | 182.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 17° | 88° / 29° | 92° / 41° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 258 | 212 | 227 | 214 |