Side-by-side
Rochester vs Spokane vs Buffalo vs Birmingham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Rochester, NY46 | Spokane, WA51 | Buffalo, NY51 | Birmingham, AL56 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 46 | 51 | 51 | 56 |
| Affordability | 83 | 91 | 87 | 90 |
| Housing | 62 | 49 | 61 | 61 |
| Jobs | 33 | 32 | 33 | 46 |
| Safety | 6 | 6 | 18 | 0 |
| Climate | 42 | 86 | 45 | 100 |
| Amenities | 47 | 37 | 62 | 42 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,034 | $3,938 | $3,898 | $3,682 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,302 | $1,273 | $1,216 | $1,155 |
| Median home value | $120,600 | $326,200 | $152,300 | $138,600 |
| Median HH income | $46,628 | $65,745 | $48,050 | $44,376 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Population | 209.7K | 229.2K | 276.4K | 199.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 18° | 83° / 25° | 80° / 19° | 91° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 159 | 175 | 164 | 211 |