Kirkwood, MO vs New Rochelle, NY
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
New Rochelle
67.2
#1455 nationally
New Rochelle leads in walk score (64 vs 37). New Rochelle leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.8). Kirkwood leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 32.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkwood, MO | New Rochelle, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#756) | 67.2 (#1455) |
| Population | 29,174 | 83,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $469,452 | $964,313 |
| Median Household Income | $107,905 | $100,542 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 32.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+26.3 |
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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+
67.2 Score
New Rochelle, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$964,313
Population
83,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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