Side-by-side
Greensboro vs Winston-Salem 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 | Greensboro, NC62 | Winston-Salem, NC65 | Akron, OH61 | St. Louis, MO63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 65 | 61 | 63 |
| Affordability | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 |
| Housing | 62 | 70 | 69 | 71 |
| Jobs | 57 | 61 | 68 | 72 |
| Safety | 16 | 29 | 20 | 6 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 | 71 | 97 |
| Amenities | 50 | 36 | 35 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,841 | $3,715 | $3,643 | $3,485 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,213 | $1,082 | $985 | $995 |
| Median home value | $221,300 | $208,200 | $111,200 | $185,100 |
| Median HH income | $58,884 | $57,673 | $48,544 | $55,279 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| Population | 298.6K | 250.9K | 189.5K | 293.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 30° | 89° / 30° | 83° / 20° | 88° / 23° |
| Sunny days / yr | 225 | 221 | 141 | 216 |