Chesterfield, MO vs Sterling Heights, MI

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

Sterling Heights

72.7

#851 nationally

Chesterfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 6.3). Chesterfield leads in median household income ($137,052 vs $75,381). Sterling Heights leads in walk score (33 vs 19).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chesterfield, MO Sterling Heights, MI
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#769) 72.7 (#851)
Population 49,166 133,306
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $581,834 $313,695
Median Household Income $137,052 $75,381
Average Commute 22.2 min 26 min
Walk Score 19 33
Crime Level 2.6 6.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.4 R+13.7