Side-by-side
Salem vs Norfolk vs Vancouver 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, VA59 | Vancouver, WA59 | Tallahassee, FL59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Affordability | 80 | 81 | 81 | 86 |
| Housing | 47 | 46 | 39 | 40 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 69 | 69 | 69 | 65 |
| Amenities | 21 | 23 | 26 | 22 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,025 | $4,143 | $4,388 | $4,171 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,347 | $1,489 | $1,545 | $1,281 |
| Median home value | $382,400 | $271,900 | $440,300 | $276,000 |
| Median HH income | $71,900 | $64,017 | $78,156 | $55,931 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 176.7K | 235K | 192.7K | 199.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 35° | 88° / 34° | 81° / 36° | 92° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |