Side-by-side
Richmond vs Vancouver vs Tallahassee vs Norfolk
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Richmond, VA55 | Vancouver, WA52 | Tallahassee, FL55 | Norfolk, VA57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 52 | 55 | 57 |
| Affordability | 80 | 79 | 89 | 80 |
| Housing | 33 | 31 | 42 | 44 |
| Jobs | 42 | 39 | 33 | 37 |
| Safety | 36 | 32 | 32 | 46 |
| Climate | 100 | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Amenities | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,197 | $4,520 | $4,057 | $4,188 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,507 | $1,677 | $1,204 | $1,512 |
| Median home value | $328,100 | $440,300 | $276,000 | $271,900 |
| Median HH income | $62,671 | $78,156 | $55,931 | $64,017 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| Population | 227.6K | 192.7K | 199.7K | 235K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 28° | 81° / 36° | 92° / 39° | 88° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 225 | 166 | 232 | 227 |