Side-by-side
Roseville vs Alexandria vs Boise vs Elk Grove
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Roseville, CA65 | Alexandria, VA63 | Boise, ID74 | Elk Grove, CA70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 65 | 63 | 74 | 70 |
| Affordability | 61 | 64 | 86 | 73 |
| Housing | 53 | 45 | 46 | 64 |
| Jobs | 57 | 58 | 76 | 42 |
| Safety | 82 | 83 | 78 | 88 |
| Climate | 98 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 29 | 9 | 39 | 46 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,821 | $4,696 | $3,970 | $4,515 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,832 | $2,015 | $1,381 | $1,530 |
| Median home value | $630,600 | $696,800 | $456,000 | $603,400 |
| Median HH income | $117,354 | $113,638 | $81,308 | $122,229 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Population | 152.4K | 156.8K | 235.7K | 177.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 38° | 88° / 29° | 91° / 25° | 92° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 292 | 214 | 231 | 292 |