Side-by-side
Philadelphia vs New Orleans vs Greensboro vs Houston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Philadelphia, PA53 | New Orleans, LA52 | Greensboro, NC62 | Houston, TX57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 52 | 62 | 57 |
| Affordability | 75 | 90 | 90 | 89 |
| Housing | 45 | 35 | 62 | 50 |
| Jobs | 55 | 40 | 57 | 36 |
| Safety | 4 | 3 | 16 | 4 |
| Climate | 100 | 92 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 46 | 52 | 50 | 69 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,304 | $3,858 | $3,841 | $4,046 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,520 | $1,113 | $1,213 | $1,323 |
| Median home value | $232,400 | $296,400 | $221,300 | $253,400 |
| Median HH income | $60,698 | $55,339 | $58,884 | $62,894 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Population | 1.6M | 376K | 298.6K | 2.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 87° / 29° | 93° / 45° | 88° / 30° | 92° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 211 | 230 | 225 | 235 |