Bethlehem, PA vs St. Charles, 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.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
St. Charles
76.7
#325 nationally
Bethlehem leads in walk score (59 vs 33). St. Charles leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.6). St. Charles leads in median household income ($83,589 vs $62,072).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | St. Charles, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 76.7 (#325) |
| Population | 78,300 | 71,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $350,422 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $83,589 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | R+17.0 |
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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76.7 Score
St. Charles, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$350,422
Population
71,800
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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