Housing and tax tradeoff: Irvington, Kentucky
Irvington, Kentucky comes out ahead here on home price and tax burden. This only compares rent burden, rent, home price, and estimated state tax burden; it is not a total cost-of-living ranking.
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Potential dealbreaker: Irvington, New Jersey
Irvington, New Jersey needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
Comparison Matrix
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 61,323 | 1,184 |
| Center Elevation | 154 ft(47 m) | 620 ft(189 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $408,531 | $144,053 |
| Median Rent | $1,875 | N/A |
| Median Income | $76,250 | $48,714 |
| Rent Burden | 30% | N/A |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr | 295 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 64°F | 67°F |
| Avg. Low | 46°F | 49°F |
| Comfort Score | 59/100Good | 66/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 45°F | 44°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 53"(135 cm) | 50"(127 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19"(48 cm) | 6"(15 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 53 (Avg)32 days > 100 | AQI 47 (Avg)17 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walkability | N/A | 25 |
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | 2.6/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 34.4 years | 38.5 years |
| College Educated | 28% | 4% |
| Remote Workers | 8% | N/A |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
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