Side-by-side
Little Rock vs St. Louis vs Akron vs Springfield
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Little Rock, AR63 | St. Louis, MO63 | Akron, OH61 | Springfield, MO61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 63 | 61 | 61 |
| Affordability | 92 | 93 | 92 | 93 |
| Housing | 77 | 71 | 69 | 60 |
| Jobs | 75 | 72 | 68 | 82 |
| Safety | 4 | 6 | 20 | 6 |
| Climate | 98 | 97 | 71 | 96 |
| Amenities | 31 | 40 | 35 | 21 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,583 | $3,485 | $3,643 | $3,498 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $989 | $995 | $985 | $883 |
| Median home value | $221,200 | $185,100 | $111,200 | $165,200 |
| Median HH income | $60,583 | $55,279 | $48,544 | $45,984 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.1% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Population | 202.7K | 293.1K | 189.5K | 169.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 31° | 88° / 23° | 83° / 20° | 89° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 227 | 216 | 141 | 224 |