Side-by-side
Memphis vs Tulsa vs Birmingham 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 | Tulsa, OK61 | Birmingham, AL55 | Grand Rapids, MI48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 61 | 55 | 48 |
| Affordability | 92 | 92 | 88 | 83 |
| Housing | 65 | 78 | 60 | 64 |
| Jobs | 14 | 26 | 36 | 13 |
| Safety | 4 | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| Climate | 100 | 98 | 100 | 57 |
| Amenities | 47 | 53 | 42 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,783 | $3,603 | $3,820 | $4,043 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,154 | $987 | $1,155 | $1,278 |
| Median home value | $157,100 | $189,600 | $138,600 | $225,500 |
| Median HH income | $51,211 | $58,407 | $44,376 | $65,526 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| Population | 629.1K | 412.3K | 199.3K | 197.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 33° | 93° / 28° | 91° / 34° | 83° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 238 | 217 | 170 |