Side-by-side
Mobile vs Fayetteville vs Montgomery vs Killeen
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Mobile, AL58 | Fayetteville, NC59 | Montgomery, AL63 | Killeen, TX61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 59 | 63 | 61 |
| Affordability | 92 | 91 | 92 | 93 |
| Housing | 75 | 76 | 93 | 75 |
| Jobs | 30 | 23 | 38 | 22 |
| Safety | 30 | 33 | 30 | 48 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 | 100 | 96 |
| Amenities | 21 | 25 | 17 | 17 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,572 | $3,744 | $3,542 | $3,658 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $919 | $1,113 | $870 | $990 |
| Median home value | $170,300 | $171,900 | $148,500 | $196,000 |
| Median HH income | $51,090 | $56,395 | $55,687 | $58,339 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Population | 185.1K | 209.7K | 198.4K | 156.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 40° | 91° / 33° | 92° / 36° | 94° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 228 | 222 | 251 |