Side-by-side
Memphis vs Grand Rapids
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Memphis, TN53 | Grand Rapids, MI48 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 48 |
| Affordability | 92 | 83 |
| Housing | 65 | 64 |
| Jobs | 14 | 13 |
| Safety | 4 | 25 |
| Climate | 100 | 57 |
| Amenities | 47 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,783 | $4,043 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,154 | $1,278 |
| Median home value | $157,100 | $225,500 |
| Median HH income | $51,211 | $65,526 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| Population | 629.1K | 197.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 33° | 83° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 170 |