Compare U.S. Cities Head-to-Head

See how any two metros (MSAs) compare across home prices, affordability, job growth, and more — using powerful housing and demographic data.

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See how any two metros (MSAs) compare across home prices, affordability, job growth, and more — using powerful housing and demographic data.

↓ Select two cities below to begin your comparison ↓

Compare any two metro areas (MSAs) side by side — from price growth to affordability to employment and quality of life.
Every MSA is scored and graded across six key categories:

Housing Market · Supply · Affordability & Income · Employment · Demographics · Quality of Life

Use the dropdown menus to choose your metros. All comparisons are fully interactive.

Neighborhood Comparison

MSA Downloadable Report

Zip Downloadable Report

Zip Affordability Comparison

How MSA Grades Work:
Each metro area is evaluated using real estate, labor, income, and lifestyle data.
Grades range from A+ to D, and scores are adjusted for macro trends and regional context.
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