Central, LA vs St. Louis, 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.
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 7). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+64.7 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
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77 Score
St. Louis, MO
Gateway to the West with urban charm
Median Home
$188,569
Population
293,310
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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