Garden City, MI 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.
Garden City
80.2
#88 nationally
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 50). Garden City leads in median household income ($63,630 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 26.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden City, MI | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#88) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 26,325 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,556 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $63,630 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+64.7 |
B-
80.2 Score
Garden City, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,556
Population
26,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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C+
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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