01 · the cities
New York
New York is the city that refuses to take a nap. Five boroughs of bodegas, bagels, late-night dollar slices, and entire neighborhoods that switch languages every six blocks. The subway is a 472-station miracle that runs all night, and Central Park is the green lung that keeps Manhattan sane. You will spend more than you planned and love every minute of it.
full dispatch→Clarksville
Clarksville is anchored by Fort Campbell (just across the Kentucky line, home of the 101st Airborne), with a growing downtown and the Cumberland River curving past. There's a quieter charm here, a strong military community, and quick access to Nashville (45 minutes south). Affordable, growing fast, and underrated.
full dispatch→02 · the money
Median rent
Median rent
$3,329/mo
$1,337/mo
$1,992/mo less than New York (149%)
Median home price
Median home price
$739k
$294k
$446k less than New York
State income tax
State income tax
10.7%
0%
Gross left after rent
Gross left after rent
$4,110/mo
$6,996/mo
Clarksville has $2,886/mo more gross after rent at $100k
Gross left after rent reflects state income tax but not federal, based on $100k salary. Enter your salary to find your ideal city.
03 · the weather
Pleasant days/yr
Pleasant days/yr
171 days
173 days
Extreme heat days
Extreme heat days
1 days
9 days
days above 95°F per year
Extreme cold days
Extreme cold days
19 days
15 days
days below 20°F per year
Clarksville has 8 more days above 95°F each year than New York.
04 · the life
OutdoorScore
OutdoorScore
78 / 100
51 / 100
27.0 pts behind New York
Nonstop flights
Nonstop flights
215 routes
47 routes
168 fewer direct routes than New York
Metro size
Metro size
19.5M metro
337k metro
New York has 1953.5x more events per month than Clarksville.
the verdict
3
New York
categories won
4
Clarksville
categories won
Clarksville wins on money. New York has the edge on weather and lifestyle.
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