Side-by-side
Sioux Falls vs Lincoln vs Huntsville vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Sioux Falls, SD69 | Lincoln, NE77 | Huntsville, AL70 | Columbus, GA73 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 77 | 70 | 73 |
| Affordability | 94 | 93 | 89 | 91 |
| Housing | 84 | 85 | 77 | 85 |
| Jobs | 79 | 90 | 69 | 69 |
| Safety | 53 | 64 | 49 | 58 |
| Climate | 64 | 84 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 20 | 27 | 28 | 17 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,503 | $3,462 | $3,809 | $3,712 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $986 | $926 | $1,136 | $939 |
| Median home value | $271,400 | $248,200 | $263,100 | $182,300 |
| Median HH income | $74,714 | $69,991 | $70,778 | $56,622 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Population | 197.6K | 291.9K | 218.8K | 204.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 84° / 7° | 89° / 14° | 91° / 32° | 92° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 236 | 218 | 227 |