Side-by-side
Laredo vs Augusta vs Montgomery vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Laredo, TX69 | Augusta, GA65 | Montgomery, AL65 | Columbus, GA65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Affordability | 94 | 88 | 91 | 90 |
| Housing | 85 | 86 | 76 | 76 |
| Jobs | 39 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 70 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 86 | 67 | 69 | 69 |
| Amenities | 20 | 14 | 17 | 17 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,584 | $3,841 | $3,720 | $3,742 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,131 | $1,183 | $1,142 | $1,084 |
| Median home value | $182,400 | $162,900 | $148,500 | $182,300 |
| Median HH income | $63,264 | $53,134 | $55,687 | $56,622 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 255.9K | 201.5K | 198.4K | 204.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 99° / 46° | 93° / 33° | 92° / 35° | 92° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 231 | 0 | 0 | 0 |