Elmira, NY vs Florissant, 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.
Elmira
78.3
#184 nationally
Florissant
80.2
#87 nationally
Florissant leads in crime level (9.3 vs 15.0). Florissant leads in median household income ($64,178 vs $41,073). Elmira leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmira, NY | Florissant, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.3 (#184) | 80.2 (#87) |
| Population | 26,176 | 51,128 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $134,027 | $196,718 |
| Median Household Income | $41,073 | $64,178 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.8 | D+23.4 |
C+
78.3 Score
Elmira, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$134,027
Population
26,176
Crime
High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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B-
80.2 Score
Florissant, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$196,718
Population
51,128
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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