Side-by-side
Anchorage 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, AK50 | St. Louis, MO58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 50 | 58 |
| Affordability | 84 | 94 |
| Housing | 78 | 82 |
| Jobs | 28 | 38 |
| Safety | 13 | 0 |
| Climate | 63 | 97 |
| Amenities | 26 | 39 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,253 | $3,353 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,454 | $952 |
| Median home value | $375,900 | $185,100 |
| Median HH income | $98,152 | $55,279 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| Population | 289.1K | 293.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 68° / 9° | 89° / 24° |
| Sunny days / yr | 126 | 202 |