Side-by-side
Anchorage vs Des Moines vs Akron vs St. Louis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Anchorage, AK57 | Des Moines, IA69 | Akron, OH61 | St. Louis, MO63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 69 | 61 | 63 |
| Affordability | 86 | 92 | 92 | 93 |
| Housing | 78 | 84 | 69 | 71 |
| Jobs | 87 | 84 | 68 | 72 |
| Safety | 16 | 30 | 20 | 6 |
| Climate | 35 | 81 | 71 | 97 |
| Amenities | 28 | 38 | 35 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,187 | $3,608 | $3,643 | $3,485 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,243 | $1,109 | $985 | $995 |
| Median home value | $375,900 | $183,700 | $111,200 | $185,100 |
| Median HH income | $98,152 | $63,966 | $48,544 | $55,279 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| Population | 289.1K | 212.5K | 189.5K | 293.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 68° / 9° | 86° / 14° | 83° / 20° | 88° / 23° |
| Sunny days / yr | 130 | 221 | 141 | 216 |