Side-by-side
Lincoln vs Sioux Falls vs Akron vs Aurora
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lincoln, NE71 | Sioux Falls, SD62 | Akron, OH68 | Aurora, IL59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 71 | 62 | 68 | 59 |
| Affordability | 92 | 94 | 94 | 68 |
| Housing | 82 | 82 | 81 | 71 |
| Jobs | 60 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 66 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 84 | 33 | 64 | 55 |
| Amenities | 25 | 19 | 35 | 30 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,617 | $3,575 | $3,407 | $4,600 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,143 | $1,128 | $961 | $1,944 |
| Median home value | $248,200 | $271,400 | $111,200 | $260,400 |
| Median HH income | $69,991 | $74,714 | $48,544 | $90,109 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 291.9K | 197.6K | 189.5K | 179.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 14° | 84° / 7° | 83° / 22° | 84° / 16° |
| Sunny days / yr | 222 | 0 | 0 | 0 |