Kirkwood, MO vs Martinez, CA
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.
Kirkwood
73.3
#756 nationally
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Kirkwood leads in cost of living index (117 vs 171). Kirkwood leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 31 min). Kirkwood leads in crime level (5.8 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkwood, MO | Martinez, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#756) | 64.8 (#1674) |
| Population | 29,174 | 36,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $469,452 | $766,182 |
| Median Household Income | $107,905 | $124,669 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+38.0 |
C
73.3 Score
Kirkwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$469,452
Population
29,174
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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D
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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