Side-by-side
Springfield vs Little Rock vs Macon vs St. Louis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Springfield, MO61 | Little Rock, AR63 | Macon, GA56 | St. Louis, MO63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 63 | 56 | 63 |
| Affordability | 93 | 92 | 86 | 93 |
| Housing | 60 | 77 | 62 | 71 |
| Jobs | 82 | 75 | 63 | 72 |
| Safety | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| Climate | 96 | 98 | 98 | 97 |
| Amenities | 21 | 31 | 11 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,498 | $3,583 | $3,930 | $3,485 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $883 | $989 | $1,158 | $995 |
| Median home value | $165,200 | $221,200 | $165,800 | $185,100 |
| Median HH income | $45,984 | $60,583 | $50,747 | $55,279 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 4.2% | 4.6% | 4.1% |
| Population | 169.4K | 202.7K | 156.5K | 293.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 22° | 93° / 31° | 93° / 35° | 88° / 23° |
| Sunny days / yr | 224 | 227 | 229 | 216 |