Janesville, WI 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.
Janesville
78
#199 nationally
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 37). Janesville leads in median household income ($68,610 vs $51,591). Janesville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 24.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Janesville, WI | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78 (#199) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 66,102 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,428 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $68,610 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.3 | D+64.7 |
C+
78 Score
Janesville, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$300,428
Population
66,102
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
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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