Macon, GA vs Raytown, 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.
Macon
72
#937 nationally
Raytown
75.2
#493 nationally
Raytown leads in median household income ($64,542 vs $48,897). Macon leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 23.8 min). Macon leads in walk score (30 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Macon, GA | Raytown, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#937) | 75.2 (#493) |
| Population | 156,512 | 29,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,257 | $210,880 |
| Median Household Income | $48,897 | $64,542 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 28 |
| Crime Level | N/A | 23.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.4 | D+19.3 |
Data coverage note: Macon is missing data for 1 metric that Raytown has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72 Score
Macon, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$174,257
Population
156,512
Walk Score
30
Median Income
$48,897
Southeast
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C
75.2 Score
Raytown, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$210,880
Population
29,097
Crime
High
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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