Side-by-side
Newport News vs Shreveport vs Mobile vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Newport News, VA61 | Shreveport, LA63 | Mobile, AL63 | Columbus, GA65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 63 | 63 | 65 |
| Affordability | 84 | 91 | 91 | 90 |
| Housing | 65 | 62 | 65 | 76 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 69 | 67 | 61 | 69 |
| Amenities | 10 | 15 | 21 | 17 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,003 | $3,729 | $3,692 | $3,742 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,349 | $995 | $1,114 | $1,084 |
| Median home value | $243,300 | $178,100 | $170,300 | $182,300 |
| Median HH income | $66,718 | $48,465 | $51,090 | $56,622 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 184.8K | 183.5K | 185.1K | 204.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 32° | 93° / 36° | 90° / 40° | 92° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |