Side-by-side
Salem vs Norfolk vs Richmond vs Tallahassee
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Salem, OR59 | Norfolk, VA57 | Richmond, VA55 | Tallahassee, FL55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 57 | 55 | 55 |
| Affordability | 80 | 80 | 80 | 89 |
| Housing | 45 | 44 | 33 | 42 |
| Jobs | 48 | 37 | 42 | 33 |
| Safety | 47 | 46 | 36 | 32 |
| Climate | 97 | 100 | 100 | 97 |
| Amenities | 21 | 24 | 27 | 23 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,015 | $4,188 | $4,197 | $4,057 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,201 | $1,512 | $1,507 | $1,204 |
| Median home value | $382,400 | $271,900 | $328,100 | $276,000 |
| Median HH income | $71,900 | $64,017 | $62,671 | $55,931 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Population | 176.7K | 235K | 227.6K | 199.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 35° | 88° / 34° | 90° / 28° | 92° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 190 | 227 | 225 | 232 |