NextPlace
Explore citiesTravelRelocateTrip BuilderComparePricing
Explore citiesTravelRelocateTrip BuilderComparePricingFor agents

Comparator

Stack cities side-by-side

Compare 2 cities free, or up to 4 with a monthly plan.

Comparing (2/2)

Fredericksburg wins on income, walkability and sunshine; Kalispell wins on rent, home prices, cost of living, jobs and schools.

Metric
Fredericksburg
VA
Kalispell
MT
Median rent$1,619$1,078 (better)
Median home$484k$428k (better)
Cost of living (100 = US)102.3101.8 (better)
Median income$86,071 (better)$63,415
Unemployment4%3.4% (better)
School rating4.1/109.2/10 (better)
Violent crime / 1k4.14.1
Property crime / 1k25.117.4 (better)
Walk score37 (better)36
Sunny days208 (better)171
Summer temp89°F82°F
Winter temp36°F24°F
Rainfall43.4 in16.8 in
Population28,87328,504
Diversity (0–100)6423
% Black19.4%0.1%
% Hispanic12.6%5.4%
% Asian3.9%1.4%

Green marks the better value in each row.

NextPlace

Plan your move. One place to size up a city, save your shortlist and get there — with travel tools for the visits along the way.

Product

  • AI matcher
  • Salary calculator
  • Best places rankings
  • Explore cities
  • Compare
  • Pricing

Plan your next step

  • Connect with a realtor
  • Create an account

Coverage

More than 1,600 US cities, suburbs, and vacation spots. Population, income and housing figures from the U.S. Census Bureau.

© 2026 NextPlace. Built for future locals and curious travelers.

  • About
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Terms
  • Privacy