Side-by-side
Richmond vs Knoxville vs Savannah vs Boise
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 | Savannah, GA54 | Boise, ID58 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 54 | 56 | 54 | 58 |
| Affordability | 83 | 90 | 80 | 82 |
| Housing | 36 | 39 | 45 | 42 |
| Jobs | 59 | 64 | 60 | 65 |
| Safety | 11 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| Climate | 100 | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 26 | 33 | 30 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,059 | $4,000 | $4,194 | $4,114 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,430 | $1,475 | $1,536 | $1,537 |
| Median home value | $328,100 | $214,000 | $225,200 | $456,000 |
| Median HH income | $62,671 | $50,994 | $56,782 | $81,308 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Population | 227.6K | 193.7K | 147.5K | 235.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 28° | 88° / 27° | 92° / 39° | 91° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 210 | 205 | 216 | 234 |