Soooooo, I have decided to compare cities. I have spent quite a bit of time doing research on many cities. Mostly cities we were thinking about living in. Our conclusions have been that we wouldn't mind living in the Reno/Lake Tahoe/San Jose areas, Seattle/Vancouver area, or Savannah/Charleston area.
Here are some of the comparison facts that I have derived from the internet.
Climate:
Seattle v Savannah
| CLIMATE | Seattle | Savannah | United States |
| Rainfall (in.) | 35.9 | 48.8 | 36.6 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 11 | 0.3 | 25.2 |
| Precipitation Days | 155 | 110 | 101 |
| Sunny Days | 152 | 216 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 75.2 | 91.5 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 36.7 | 38.9 | 20.8 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 72 | 30 | 44 |
| UV Index | 2.6 | 5 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 13 | 46 | 1,062 |
| CLIMATE | Seattle | South Lake Tahoe | United States |
| Rainfall (in.) | 35.9 | 12.2 | 36.6 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 11 | 63.5 | 25.2 |
| Precipitation Days | 155 | 46 | 101 |
| Sunny Days | 152 | 249 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 75.2 | 79.2 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 36.7 | 16.4 | 20.8 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 72 | 74 | 44 |
| UV Index | 2.6 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 13 | 6,253 | 1,062 |
Housing:
Seattle v Savannah
| HOUSING | Seattle | Savannah | United States |
| Median Home Age | 49 | 43 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $591,000 | $214,500 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 1.47% | -4.54% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 45.62% | 44.21% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 4.45% | 10.74% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 50.61% | 44.95% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $10.83 | $13.87 | $13.28 |
| HOUSING | Seattle | South Lake Tahoe | United States |
| Median Home Age | 49 | 34 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $591,000 | $575,000 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 1.47% | -2.38% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 45.62% | 28.95% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 4.45% | 33.56% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 50.61% | 37.98% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $10.83 | $8.90 | $13.28 |
Education:
Seattle v Savannah
| EDUCATE | Seattle | Savannah | United States |
| School Expend. | $6,655 | $5,679 | $6,058 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 19 | 17 | 15.9 |
| Students per Librarian | 533 | 390 | 907 |
| Students per Counselor | 530 | 453 | 546 |
| 2 yr College Grad. | 6.57% | 4.74% | 8.22% |
| 4 yr College Grad. | 30.07% | 13.43% | 15.16% |
| Graduate Degrees | 17.19% | 6.80% | 7.16% |
| High School Grads. | 88.50% | 75.71% | 79.62% |
| EDUCATE | Seattle | South Lake Tahoe | United States |
| School Expend. | $6,655 | $5,066 | $6,058 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 19 | 20 | 15.9 |
| Students per Librarian | 533 | 5559 | 907 |
| Students per Counselor | 530 | 818 | 546 |
| 2 yr College Grad. | 6.57% | 7.05% | 8.22% |
| 4 yr College Grad. | 30.07% | 13.84% | 15.16% |
| Graduate Degrees | 17.19% | 4.78% | 7.16% |
| High School Grads. | 88.50% | 80.23% | 79.62% |
Cost of Living:
Seattle v Savannah
| COSTLIV | Seattle | Savannah | United States |
| Overall | 132 | 89 | 100 |
| Grocery | 110.9 | 107.4 | 100 |
| Health | 127 | 101 | 100 |
| Housing | 183 | 66 | 100 |
| Utilities | 73 | 91 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 98 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| COSTLIV | Seattle | South Lake Tahoe | United States |
| Overall | 132 | 136 | 100 |
| Grocery | 110.9 | 119.1 | 100 |
| Health | 127 | 141 | 100 |
| Housing | 183 | 178 | 100 |
| Utilities | 73 | 108 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 102 | 100 |
People:
Seattle v Savannah
| PEOPLE | Seattle | Savannah | United States |
| Population | 582,454 | 127,889 | 293,655,400 |
| Pop. Density | 6,941 | 1,712 | 80 |
| Pop. Change | 3.39% | -2.75% | 5.88% |
| Median Age | 37.7 | 31.7 | 37.6 |
| Households | 267,007 | 50,593 | 108,954,329 |
| Household Size | 2.09 | 2.36 | 2.6 |
| Male Population | 49.99% | 47.36% | 48.65% |
| Female Population | 50.01% | 52.64% | 51.35% |
| Married Population | 41.12% | 43.91% | 58.89% |
| Single Population | 58.88% | 56.09% | 41.11% |
| RACE | |||
| White | 69.26% | 37.36% | 77.53% |
| Black | 8.09% | 58.32% | 12.35% |
| Asian | 14.55% | 1.71% | 3.58% |
| American Indian | 0.97% | 0.24% | 0.89% |
| Other | 7.46% | 2.43% | 5.65% |
| Hispanic | 6.19% | 1.77% | 12.73% |
| Non-Hispanic | 93.50% | 98.98% | 87.27% |
| PEOPLE | Seattle | South Lake Tahoe | United States |
| Population | 582,454 | 23,844 | 293,655,400 |
| Pop. Density | 6,941 | 2,369 | 80 |
| Pop. Change | 3.39% | 1.00% | 5.88% |
| Median Age | 37.7 | 34.6 | 37.6 |
| Households | 267,007 | 9,521 | 108,954,329 |
| Household Size | 2.09 | 2.51 | 2.6 |
| Male Population | 49.99% | 51.61% | 48.65% |
| Female Population | 50.01% | 48.39% | 51.35% |
| Married Population | 41.12% | 48.59% | 58.89% |
| Single Population | 58.88% | 51.41% | 41.11% |
4 comments:
i am already converted to where ever u live either now or later. i just need a lil more time before i retire so i won't be a burden on the children later in life
Where is the comparison with Harriman and/or Estill Springs????
After reviewing your research, I've come to the conclusion that I'm more of a Savannah person myself...higher temps, more sunny days, living expenses don't cost an arm and a leg, and though there is more precipitation, there are less rain days! So you and Dave reconsider....and we're ready! Can't wait to live nest to my best friend :)
Mom would like you to compare Charlotte, NC; Gulf Shores, AL; North Myrtle Beach, SC
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