Side-by-side
Akron vs Winston-Salem vs St. Louis vs Chattanooga
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Akron, OH61 | Winston-Salem, NC65 | St. Louis, MO63 | Chattanooga, TN60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 65 | 63 | 60 |
| Affordability | 92 | 91 | 93 | 91 |
| Housing | 69 | 70 | 71 | 55 |
| Jobs | 68 | 61 | 72 | 57 |
| Safety | 20 | 29 | 6 | 20 |
| Climate | 71 | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Amenities | 35 | 36 | 40 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,643 | $3,715 | $3,485 | $3,883 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $985 | $1,082 | $995 | $1,263 |
| Median home value | $111,200 | $208,200 | $185,100 | $259,200 |
| Median HH income | $48,544 | $57,673 | $55,279 | $61,028 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.0% |
| Population | 189.5K | 250.9K | 293.1K | 182.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 89° / 30° | 88° / 23° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 141 | 221 | 216 | 214 |