Best for affordability: Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, Massachusetts looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.
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Springfield, Massachusetts looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.
Springfield, Massachusetts is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on sunshine.
Trenton, New Jersey needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 154,341 | 89,620 |
| Population Density | 4.9k /sq mi | N/A |
| Elevation | 82 ft(25 m) | 56 ft(17 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $287,643 | $341,613 |
| Median Rent | $1,869 | $2,149 |
| Median Income | $47,677 | $44,444 |
| Rent Burden | 47% | 58% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr | 291 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 62°F | 65°F |
| Comfort Score | 50/100Mixed | 60/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 47°F | 46°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 49"(124 cm) | 48"(122 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10"(25 cm) | 5"(13 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 42 (Avg)15 days > 100 | AQI 46 (Avg)36 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 48 / 100 |
| School Rating | 2.6/10 | 1.8/10 |
| Internet Access | 0Cable: 100% | Fiber: 86%Cable: 98% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 33.4 years | 35.8 years |
| College Educated | 20% | 16% |
| Remote Workers | 7% | 5% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
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