Side-by-side
Richmond vs Knoxville
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Richmond, VA54 | Knoxville, TN56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 54 | 56 |
| Affordability | 83 | 90 |
| Housing | 36 | 39 |
| Jobs | 59 | 64 |
| Safety | 11 | 3 |
| Climate | 100 | 99 |
| Amenities | 26 | 33 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,059 | $4,000 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,430 | $1,475 |
| Median home value | $328,100 | $214,000 |
| Median HH income | $62,671 | $50,994 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Population | 227.6K | 193.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 28° | 88° / 27° |
| Sunny days / yr | 210 | 205 |