Side-by-side
New Orleans vs Stockton vs Oakland vs Providence
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | New Orleans, LA46 | Stockton, CA47 | Oakland, CA39 | Providence, RI46 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 46 | 47 | 39 | 46 |
| Affordability | 81 | 71 | 45 | 62 |
| Housing | 29 | 35 | 14 | 31 |
| Jobs | 25 | 25 | 21 | 38 |
| Safety | 3 | 13 | 4 | 14 |
| Climate | 90 | 96 | 100 | 90 |
| Amenities | 53 | 47 | 71 | 44 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,259 | $4,558 | $5,342 | $4,849 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,414 | $1,691 | $2,222 | $1,949 |
| Median home value | $296,400 | $412,900 | $924,700 | $322,800 |
| Median HH income | $55,339 | $76,851 | $97,369 | $66,772 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| Population | 376K | 320.5K | 438.1K | 190.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 45° | 94° / 38° | 72° / 44° | 83° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 216 | 257 | 261 | 202 |