Side-by-side
Vancouver vs Richmond vs Tallahassee vs Paterson
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Vancouver, WA52 | Richmond, VA55 | Tallahassee, FL55 | Paterson, NJ51 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 55 | 55 | 51 |
| Affordability | 79 | 80 | 89 | 80 |
| Housing | 31 | 33 | 42 | 20 |
| Jobs | 39 | 42 | 33 | 39 |
| Safety | 32 | 36 | 32 | 27 |
| Climate | 93 | 100 | 97 | 98 |
| Amenities | 26 | 27 | 23 | 29 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,520 | $4,197 | $4,057 | $4,262 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,677 | $1,507 | $1,204 | $1,174 |
| Median home value | $440,300 | $328,100 | $276,000 | $335,400 |
| Median HH income | $78,156 | $62,671 | $55,931 | $53,766 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Population | 192.7K | 227.6K | 199.7K | 157.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 36° | 90° / 28° | 92° / 39° | 86° / 24° |
| Sunny days / yr | 166 | 225 | 232 | 204 |