Los Angeles, CA vs St. Charles, 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.
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
St. Charles
76.7
#325 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 33). St. Charles leads in cost of living index (101 vs 173). St. Charles leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | St. Charles, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 76.7 (#325) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 71,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $350,422 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $83,589 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+17.0 |
D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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C
76.7 Score
St. Charles, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$350,422
Population
71,800
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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