Side-by-side
Tallahassee vs Vancouver vs Norfolk vs Richmond
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Tallahassee, FL55 | Vancouver, WA52 | Norfolk, VA57 | Richmond, VA55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 52 | 57 | 55 |
| Affordability | 89 | 79 | 80 | 80 |
| Housing | 42 | 31 | 44 | 33 |
| Jobs | 33 | 39 | 37 | 42 |
| Safety | 32 | 32 | 46 | 36 |
| Climate | 97 | 93 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 23 | 26 | 24 | 27 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,057 | $4,520 | $4,188 | $4,197 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,204 | $1,677 | $1,512 | $1,507 |
| Median home value | $276,000 | $440,300 | $271,900 | $328,100 |
| Median HH income | $55,931 | $78,156 | $64,017 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 4.6% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Population | 199.7K | 192.7K | 235K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 39° | 81° / 36° | 88° / 34° | 90° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 232 | 166 | 227 | 225 |