Side-by-side
Anchorage vs Toledo vs St. Louis vs Rochester
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Anchorage, AK50 | Toledo, OH59 | St. Louis, MO58 | Rochester, NY46 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 50 | 59 | 58 | 46 |
| Affordability | 84 | 94 | 94 | 83 |
| Housing | 78 | 80 | 82 | 62 |
| Jobs | 28 | 20 | 38 | 33 |
| Safety | 13 | 23 | 0 | 6 |
| Climate | 63 | 91 | 97 | 42 |
| Amenities | 26 | 40 | 39 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,253 | $3,377 | $3,353 | $4,034 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,454 | $956 | $952 | $1,302 |
| Median home value | $375,900 | $107,000 | $185,100 | $120,600 |
| Median HH income | $98,152 | $47,532 | $55,279 | $46,628 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 4.0% |
| Population | 289.1K | 268.5K | 293.1K | 209.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 68° / 9° | 86° / 22° | 89° / 24° | 81° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 126 | 182 | 202 | 159 |