Best for affordability: Oak Grove, Louisiana
Oak Grove, Louisiana looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on home price.
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Compare Oak Grove vs Memphis on cost, climate, safety, and daily life
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Biggest tradeoff: Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on sunshine.
Potential dealbreaker: Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on safety.
Comparison Matrix
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 1,662 | 633,104 |
| Population Density | N/A | 2.2k /sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft(36 m) | 256 ft(78 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $74,570 | $141,666 |
| Median Rent | N/A | $1,217 |
| Median Income | $51,933 | $48,090 |
| Rent Burden | N/A | 30% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr | 200 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 78°F | 72°F |
| Comfort Score | 73/100Great | 73/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 35°F | 40°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 56"(142 cm) | 55"(140 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1"(3 cm) | 1"(3 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 41 (Avg)12 days > 100 | AQI 45 (Avg)37 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | N/A | 22 |
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 21 / 100 |
| School Rating | 8.3/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Internet Access | N/A | Fiber: 34%Cable: 99% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | N/A | 34.5 years |
| College Educated | N/A | 28% |
| Remote Workers | N/A | 6% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
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