Side-by-side
Lubbock vs Durham vs Grand Rapids vs Winston-Salem
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lubbock, TX62 | Durham, NC61 | Grand Rapids, MI52 | Winston-Salem, NC60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 61 | 52 | 60 |
| Affordability | 93 | 85 | 83 | 90 |
| Housing | 74 | 60 | 65 | 58 |
| Jobs | 50 | 64 | 52 | 38 |
| Safety | 22 | 24 | 12 | 30 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 | 55 | 100 |
| Amenities | 28 | 28 | 40 | 35 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,719 | $4,040 | $4,034 | $3,826 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,191 | $1,445 | $1,383 | $1,306 |
| Median home value | $197,900 | $355,300 | $225,500 | $208,200 |
| Median HH income | $60,487 | $79,234 | $65,526 | $57,673 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Population | 261.1K | 288.5K | 197.8K | 250.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 28° | 87° / 27° | 83° / 18° | 89° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 262 | 211 | 158 | 217 |