Side-by-side
Madison vs Boise vs Yonkers vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Madison, WI73 | Boise, ID74 | Yonkers, NY71 | Columbus, OH81 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 74 | 71 | 81 |
| Affordability | 86 | 86 | 72 | 89 |
| Housing | 54 | 46 | 41 | 69 |
| Jobs | 84 | 76 | 72 | 84 |
| Safety | 83 | 78 | 79 | 81 |
| Climate | 65 | 100 | 100 | 94 |
| Amenities | 50 | 39 | 53 | 56 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,982 | $3,970 | $4,468 | $3,854 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,482 | $1,381 | $1,498 | $1,194 |
| Median home value | $346,900 | $456,000 | $478,000 | $234,500 |
| Median HH income | $76,983 | $81,308 | $81,816 | $65,327 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Population | 275.6K | 235.7K | 209.5K | 906.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 11° | 91° / 25° | 85° / 27° | 85° / 23° |
| Sunny days / yr | 198 | 231 | 216 | 189 |