Side-by-side
Austin vs Jacksonville
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX78 | Jacksonville, FL72 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 78 | 72 |
| Affordability | 89 | 93 |
| Housing | 53 | 56 |
| Jobs | 83 | 66 |
| Safety | 66 | 55 |
| Climate | 90 | 100 |
| Amenities | 89 | 54 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,031 | $3,779 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,445 | $1,224 |
| Median home value | $540,000 | $305,000 |
| Median HH income | $91,000 | $66,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Population | 975K | 985K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 43° | 92° / 44° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 221 |