Chester, PA 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.
Chesterfield
73.2
#769 nationally
Chesterfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 22.8). Chesterfield leads in median household income ($137,052 vs $39,193). Chester leads in walk score (60 vs 19).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Chesterfield, MO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 49,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $581,834 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $137,052 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | D+23.4 |
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Score
Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
33,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Median Income
$39,193
Northeast
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73.2 Score
Chesterfield, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$581,834
Population
49,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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