Hamilton, OH 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.
Hamilton
71.3
#994 nationally
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 42). Hamilton leads in median household income ($52,995 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 88).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hamilton, OH | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#994) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 62,997 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,935 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $52,995 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.3 | D+64.7 |
C-
71.3 Score
Hamilton, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$308,935
Population
62,997
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
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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