HEAD TO HEAD
Evansville vs Valdosta
Evansville and Valdosta split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Evansville, IN
wins 2 of 5 factors
Valdosta, GA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Evansville | Valdosta |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 92 | 92 |
| Affordable to rent | 91 ◆ | 80 |
| Climate comfort | 66 | 94 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 48 | 66 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 60 ◆ | 27 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Evansville | Valdosta |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $227K | $227K |
| Typical rent | $1,087/mo | $1,392/mo |
| Average temperature | 13.4°C | 19.6°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.19 kWh/m²/day | 4.81 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #165 | #300 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.