Side-by-side
New Orleans vs Virginia Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | New Orleans, LA52 | Virginia Beach, VA75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 75 |
| Affordability | 90 | 80 |
| Housing | 35 | 72 |
| Jobs | 40 | 55 |
| Safety | 3 | 93 |
| Climate | 92 | 96 |
| Amenities | 52 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,858 | $4,198 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,113 | $1,512 |
| Median home value | $296,400 | $366,300 |
| Median HH income | $55,339 | $90,685 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 3.7% |
| Population | 376K | 457.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 45° | 88° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 230 | 184 |