Side-by-side
Macon vs Chattanooga vs Shreveport vs Springfield
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Macon, GA56 | Chattanooga, TN60 | Shreveport, LA54 | Springfield, MO61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 56 | 60 | 54 | 61 |
| Affordability | 86 | 91 | 91 | 93 |
| Housing | 62 | 55 | 62 | 60 |
| Jobs | 63 | 57 | 41 | 82 |
| Safety | 7 | 20 | 10 | 6 |
| Climate | 98 | 100 | 98 | 96 |
| Amenities | 11 | 26 | 15 | 21 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,930 | $3,883 | $3,745 | $3,498 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,158 | $1,263 | $982 | $883 |
| Median home value | $165,800 | $259,200 | $178,100 | $165,200 |
| Median HH income | $50,747 | $61,028 | $48,465 | $45,984 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 4.0% | 5.1% | 3.9% |
| Population | 156.5K | 182.8K | 183.5K | 169.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 35° | 90° / 31° | 93° / 36° | 89° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 229 | 214 | 231 | 224 |