Side-by-side
Shreveport vs Newport News vs Macon vs Chattanooga
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Shreveport, LA54 | Newport News, VA54 | Macon, GA56 | Chattanooga, TN60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 54 | 54 | 56 | 60 |
| Affordability | 91 | 80 | 86 | 91 |
| Housing | 62 | 55 | 62 | 55 |
| Jobs | 41 | 39 | 63 | 57 |
| Safety | 10 | 30 | 7 | 20 |
| Climate | 98 | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Amenities | 15 | 10 | 11 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,745 | $4,198 | $3,930 | $3,883 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $982 | $1,512 | $1,158 | $1,263 |
| Median home value | $178,100 | $243,300 | $165,800 | $259,200 |
| Median HH income | $48,465 | $66,718 | $50,747 | $61,028 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 4.3% | 4.6% | 4.0% |
| Population | 183.5K | 184.8K | 156.5K | 182.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 36° | 90° / 32° | 93° / 35° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 231 | 225 | 229 | 214 |