Side-by-side
Memphis vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Memphis, TN53 | Washington, DC54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 54 |
| Affordability | 92 | 64 |
| Housing | 65 | 35 |
| Jobs | 14 | 7 |
| Safety | 4 | 51 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 47 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,783 | $4,691 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,154 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $157,100 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $51,211 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| Population | 629.1K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 33° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 214 |