Side-by-side
Oakland vs San Bernardino vs New Orleans vs Fort Lauderdale
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Oakland, CA40 | San Bernardino, CA45 | New Orleans, LA52 | Fort Lauderdale, FL50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 40 | 45 | 52 | 50 |
| Affordability | 46 | 64 | 90 | 67 |
| Housing | 6 | 17 | 35 | 21 |
| Jobs | 36 | 20 | 40 | 43 |
| Safety | 0 | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Climate | 100 | 98 | 92 | 94 |
| Amenities | 71 | 58 | 52 | 54 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,324 | $4,726 | $3,858 | $4,920 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,385 | $1,777 | $1,113 | $1,900 |
| Median home value | $924,700 | $384,900 | $296,400 | $455,600 |
| Median HH income | $97,369 | $63,988 | $55,339 | $79,935 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Population | 438.1K | 221.8K | 376K | 183K |
| Summer high / winter low | 72° / 46° | 93° / 43° | 93° / 45° | 90° / 62° |
| Sunny days / yr | 262 | 327 | 230 | 275 |