Side-by-side
Spokane vs Rochester vs Baltimore vs Albuquerque
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Spokane, WA51 | Rochester, NY46 | Baltimore, MD51 | Albuquerque, NM58 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 46 | 51 | 58 |
| Affordability | 91 | 83 | 70 | 90 |
| Housing | 49 | 62 | 50 | 60 |
| Jobs | 32 | 33 | 34 | 38 |
| Safety | 6 | 6 | 18 | 17 |
| Climate | 86 | 42 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 37 | 47 | 33 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,938 | $4,034 | $4,376 | $3,808 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,273 | $1,302 | $1,529 | $1,263 |
| Median home value | $326,200 | $120,600 | $219,300 | $266,700 |
| Median HH income | $65,745 | $46,628 | $59,623 | $65,604 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 4.0% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Population | 229.2K | 209.7K | 577.2K | 562.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 25° | 81° / 18° | 92° / 32° | 90° / 26° |
| Sunny days / yr | 175 | 159 | 213 | 280 |