Belton, MO vs Chesterfield, MO

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Belton

73.2

#765 nationally

vs

Chesterfield

73.2

#769 nationally

Chesterfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 9.1). Chesterfield leads in median household income ($137,052 vs $68,030). Belton leads in cost of living index (93 vs 122).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Belton, MO Chesterfield, MO
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#765) 73.2 (#769)
Population 25,534 49,166
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $274,327 $581,834
Median Household Income $68,030 $137,052
Average Commute 25.7 min 22.2 min
Walk Score 22 19
Crime Level 9.1 2.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 122
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+32.1 D+23.4