Kirkwood, MO vs Taylor, MI
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
Taylor
77.2
#272 nationally
Kirkwood leads in crime level (5.8 vs 23.0). Kirkwood leads in median household income ($107,905 vs $59,352). Taylor leads in cost of living index (89 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkwood, MO | Taylor, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#756) | 77.2 (#272) |
| Population | 29,174 | 61,241 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $469,452 | $180,863 |
| Median Household Income | $107,905 | $59,352 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 23.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+29.0 |
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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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77.2 Score
Taylor, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$180,863
Population
61,241
Crime
High
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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