Side-by-side
Modesto vs Tallahassee vs Norfolk vs Stockton
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Modesto, CA51 | Tallahassee, FL55 | Norfolk, VA57 | Stockton, CA50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 55 | 57 | 50 |
| Affordability | 77 | 89 | 80 | 77 |
| Housing | 43 | 42 | 44 | 40 |
| Jobs | 15 | 33 | 37 | 10 |
| Safety | 41 | 32 | 46 | 25 |
| Climate | 94 | 97 | 100 | 98 |
| Amenities | 30 | 23 | 24 | 48 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,341 | $4,057 | $4,188 | $4,380 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,356 | $1,204 | $1,512 | $1,395 |
| Median home value | $415,600 | $276,000 | $271,900 | $412,900 |
| Median HH income | $77,899 | $55,931 | $64,017 | $76,851 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Population | 218.6K | 199.7K | 235K | 320.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 95° / 40° | 92° / 39° | 88° / 34° | 93° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 299 | 232 | 227 | 299 |