Side-by-side
New Orleans vs Baton Rouge vs Tacoma vs Birmingham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | New Orleans, LA52 | Baton Rouge, LA55 | Tacoma, WA48 | Birmingham, AL55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 55 | 48 | 55 |
| Affordability | 90 | 91 | 79 | 88 |
| Housing | 35 | 46 | 35 | 60 |
| Jobs | 40 | 47 | 24 | 36 |
| Safety | 3 | 9 | 13 | 5 |
| Climate | 92 | 95 | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities | 52 | 35 | 48 | 42 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,858 | $3,819 | $4,528 | $3,820 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,113 | $1,064 | $1,605 | $1,155 |
| Median home value | $296,400 | $224,500 | $454,600 | $138,600 |
| Median HH income | $55,339 | $49,944 | $83,857 | $44,376 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Population | 376K | 223.7K | 220.5K | 199.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 45° | 92° / 41° | 75° / 38° | 91° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 230 | 227 | 159 | 217 |