Brea, CA 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.

Brea

64.3

#1700 nationally

vs

Chesterfield

73.2

#769 nationally

Brea leads in walk score (50 vs 19). Chesterfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.8). Chesterfield leads in cost of living index (122 vs 178).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brea, CA Chesterfield, MO
WhereAtHome Score 64.3 (#1700) 73.2 (#769)
Population 48,479 49,166
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,134,146 $581,834
Median Household Income $120,226 $137,052
Average Commute 31.1 min 22.2 min
Walk Score 50 19
Crime Level 5.8 2.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 178 122
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+23.4