Mandan, ND vs St. Charles, IL
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.
Mandan
72.7
#846 nationally
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
St. Charles leads in crime level (2.5 vs 7.9). Mandan leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 28.4 min). St. Charles leads in walk score (37 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mandan, ND | St. Charles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#846) | 73.3 (#762) |
| Population | 24,586 | 32,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $352,532 | $482,151 |
| Median Household Income | $78,077 | $110,346 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+53.8 | D+9.4 |
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72.7 Score
Mandan, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,532
Population
24,586
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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