Side-by-side
St. Louis vs Grand Rapids
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | St. Louis, MO58 | Grand Rapids, MI52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 52 |
| Affordability | 94 | 83 |
| Housing | 82 | 65 |
| Jobs | 38 | 52 |
| Safety | 0 | 12 |
| Climate | 97 | 55 |
| Amenities | 39 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,353 | $4,034 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $952 | $1,383 |
| Median home value | $185,100 | $225,500 |
| Median HH income | $55,279 | $65,526 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Population | 293.1K | 197.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 24° | 83° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 202 | 158 |