Side-by-side
St. Louis vs Birmingham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | St. Louis, MO58 | Birmingham, AL56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 56 |
| Affordability | 94 | 90 |
| Housing | 82 | 61 |
| Jobs | 38 | 46 |
| Safety | 0 | 0 |
| Climate | 97 | 100 |
| Amenities | 39 | 42 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,353 | $3,682 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $952 | $1,155 |
| Median home value | $185,100 | $138,600 |
| Median HH income | $55,279 | $44,376 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Population | 293.1K | 199.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 24° | 91° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 202 | 211 |