Side-by-side
St. Louis vs Little Rock vs Akron vs Greensboro
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | St. Louis, MO63 | Little Rock, AR63 | Akron, OH61 | Greensboro, NC62 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 63 | 61 | 62 |
| Affordability | 93 | 92 | 92 | 90 |
| Housing | 71 | 77 | 69 | 62 |
| Jobs | 72 | 75 | 68 | 57 |
| Safety | 6 | 4 | 20 | 16 |
| Climate | 97 | 98 | 71 | 100 |
| Amenities | 40 | 31 | 35 | 50 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,485 | $3,583 | $3,643 | $3,841 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $995 | $989 | $985 | $1,213 |
| Median home value | $185,100 | $221,200 | $111,200 | $221,300 |
| Median HH income | $55,279 | $60,583 | $48,544 | $58,884 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| Population | 293.1K | 202.7K | 189.5K | 298.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 23° | 93° / 31° | 83° / 20° | 88° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 216 | 227 | 141 | 225 |