Side-by-side
Norfolk vs Salem vs Tallahassee vs Richmond
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Norfolk, VA57 | Salem, OR59 | Tallahassee, FL55 | Richmond, VA55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 59 | 55 | 55 |
| Affordability | 80 | 80 | 89 | 80 |
| Housing | 44 | 45 | 42 | 33 |
| Jobs | 37 | 48 | 33 | 42 |
| Safety | 46 | 47 | 32 | 36 |
| Climate | 100 | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Amenities | 24 | 21 | 23 | 27 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,188 | $4,015 | $4,057 | $4,197 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,512 | $1,201 | $1,204 | $1,507 |
| Median home value | $271,900 | $382,400 | $276,000 | $328,100 |
| Median HH income | $64,017 | $71,900 | $55,931 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Population | 235K | 176.7K | 199.7K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 34° | 82° / 35° | 92° / 39° | 90° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 227 | 190 | 232 | 225 |