Side-by-side
Lubbock vs Winston-Salem vs Amarillo vs Huntsville
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lubbock, TX67 | Winston-Salem, NC65 | Amarillo, TX67 | Huntsville, AL70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 65 | 67 | 70 |
| Affordability | 93 | 91 | 94 | 89 |
| Housing | 83 | 70 | 91 | 77 |
| Jobs | 57 | 61 | 57 | 69 |
| Safety | 33 | 29 | 38 | 49 |
| Climate | 98 | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Amenities | 29 | 36 | 13 | 28 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,673 | $3,715 | $3,592 | $3,809 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $990 | $1,082 | $903 | $1,136 |
| Median home value | $197,900 | $208,200 | $186,800 | $263,100 |
| Median HH income | $60,487 | $57,673 | $62,469 | $70,778 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Population | 261.1K | 250.9K | 200.9K | 218.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 26° | 89° / 30° | 91° / 23° | 91° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 288 | 221 | 278 | 218 |