Side-by-side
Worcester vs Aurora vs Hayward vs Richmond
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Worcester, MA52 | Aurora, CO51 | Hayward, CA53 | Richmond, VA55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 51 | 53 | 55 |
| Affordability | 73 | 75 | 53 | 80 |
| Housing | 30 | 35 | 34 | 33 |
| Jobs | 46 | 40 | 43 | 42 |
| Safety | 42 | 30 | 43 | 36 |
| Climate | 67 | 74 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 47 | 47 | 51 | 27 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,478 | $4,507 | $5,031 | $4,197 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,651 | $1,754 | $1,995 | $1,507 |
| Median home value | $339,500 | $444,500 | $820,700 | $328,100 |
| Median HH income | $67,544 | $84,320 | $113,775 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 4.2% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Population | 205.5K | 390.2K | 159.2K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 79° / 17° | 88° / 17° | 73° / 43° | 90° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 267 | 262 | 225 |