Best for affordability: Coeur D Alene, Idaho
Coeur D Alene, Idaho looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on home price.
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Coeur D Alene, Idaho looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on home price.
Estes Park, Colorado is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on daily convenience, weaker on climate comfort.
Estes Park, Colorado needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on climate comfort.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 6,257 | 49,122 |
| Elevation | 7,546 ft(2,300 m) | 2,188 ft(667 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $668,254 | $580,527 |
| Median Rent | N/A | $1,733 |
| Median Income | $63,598 | $65,786 |
| Rent Burden | N/A | 32% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr | 268 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 52°F | 58°F |
| Comfort Score | 31/100Challenging | 44/100Challenging |
| Temp Swing | 44°F | 48°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 29"(74 cm) | 29"(74 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 41"(104 cm) | 26"(66 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 48 (Avg)15 days > 100 | AQI 37 (Avg)2 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 50 | 45 |
| Safety Score | 81 / 100 | 72 / 100 |
| School Rating | 5.8/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 81%Cable: 82% | Fiber: 78%Cable: 85% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 60.9 years | 39.3 years |
| College Educated | 55% | 27% |
| Remote Workers | 17% | 9% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
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