Side-by-side
St. Louis vs Wichita
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | St. Louis, MO59 | Wichita, KS65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 65 |
| Affordability | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 75 | 96 |
| Jobs | 30 | 38 |
| Safety | 3 | 18 |
| Climate | 97 | 97 |
| Amenities | 61 | 39 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,353 | $3,146 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $952 | $859 |
| Median home value | $180,000 | $175,000 |
| Median HH income | $52,000 | $58,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 3.6% |
| Population | 286K | 396K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 24° | 93° / 24° |
| Sunny days / yr | 202 | 225 |