Side-by-side
Reno vs Jersey City vs Knoxville vs Spokane
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Reno, NV64 | Jersey City, NJ58 | Knoxville, TN62 | Spokane, WA61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 64 | 58 | 62 | 61 |
| Affordability | 84 | 45 | 92 | 89 |
| Housing | 26 | 22 | 42 | 45 |
| Jobs | 74 | 75 | 64 | 73 |
| Safety | 41 | 58 | 31 | 24 |
| Climate | 100 | 99 | 100 | 86 |
| Amenities | 48 | 53 | 33 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,255 | $5,425 | $3,787 | $4,060 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,489 | $2,458 | $1,184 | $1,193 |
| Median home value | $498,600 | $534,500 | $214,000 | $326,200 |
| Median HH income | $78,448 | $94,813 | $50,994 | $65,745 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| Population | 269K | 289.7K | 193.7K | 229.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 25° | 84° / 27° | 88° / 29° | 83° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 287 | 204 | 212 | 178 |