Chesterfield, MO vs Franklin, IN

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

vs

Franklin

77.5

#241 nationally

Chesterfield leads in median household income ($137,052 vs $72,344). Franklin leads in walk score (27 vs 19). Franklin leads in cost of living index (94 vs 122).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chesterfield, MO Franklin, IN
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#769) 77.5 (#241)
Population 49,166 25,908
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $581,834 $286,166
Median Household Income $137,052 $72,344
Average Commute 22.2 min 24.2 min
Walk Score 19 27
Crime Level 2.6 2.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.4 R+34.3