Side-by-side
Tacoma vs New Orleans
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Tacoma, WA48 | New Orleans, LA52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 48 | 52 |
| Affordability | 79 | 90 |
| Housing | 35 | 35 |
| Jobs | 24 | 40 |
| Safety | 13 | 3 |
| Climate | 92 | 92 |
| Amenities | 48 | 52 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,528 | $3,858 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,605 | $1,113 |
| Median home value | $454,600 | $296,400 |
| Median HH income | $83,857 | $55,339 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Population | 220.5K | 376K |
| Summer high / winter low | 75° / 38° | 93° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 159 | 230 |