Side-by-side
Springfield vs Tallahassee vs Vancouver vs Paterson
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Springfield, MA45 | Tallahassee, FL55 | Vancouver, WA52 | Paterson, NJ51 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 45 | 55 | 52 | 51 |
| Affordability | 79 | 89 | 79 | 80 |
| Housing | 37 | 42 | 31 | 20 |
| Jobs | 23 | 33 | 39 | 39 |
| Safety | 25 | 32 | 32 | 27 |
| Climate | 73 | 97 | 93 | 98 |
| Amenities | 23 | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,243 | $4,057 | $4,520 | $4,262 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,382 | $1,204 | $1,677 | $1,174 |
| Median home value | $222,700 | $276,000 | $440,300 | $335,400 |
| Median HH income | $51,339 | $55,931 | $78,156 | $53,766 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Population | 154.8K | 199.7K | 192.7K | 157.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 13° | 92° / 39° | 81° / 36° | 86° / 24° |
| Sunny days / yr | 192 | 232 | 166 | 204 |