Side-by-side
Memphis vs Rochester vs St. Louis vs Cleveland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Memphis, TN55 | Rochester, NY46 | St. Louis, MO58 | Cleveland, OH55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 46 | 58 | 55 |
| Affordability | 93 | 83 | 94 | 91 |
| Housing | 70 | 62 | 82 | 60 |
| Jobs | 25 | 33 | 38 | 26 |
| Safety | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Climate | 100 | 42 | 97 | 90 |
| Amenities | 47 | 47 | 39 | 66 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,613 | $4,034 | $3,353 | $3,712 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,088 | $1,302 | $952 | $1,216 |
| Median home value | $157,100 | $120,600 | $185,100 | $94,100 |
| Median HH income | $51,211 | $46,628 | $55,279 | $39,187 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.4% |
| Population | 629.1K | 209.7K | 293.1K | 367.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 30° | 81° / 18° | 89° / 24° | 82° / 23° |
| Sunny days / yr | 218 | 159 | 202 | 166 |