Maryland Heights, MO vs Stow, OH

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.

Maryland Heights

79.2

#138 nationally

vs

Stow

78.5

#178 nationally

Stow leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.6). Maryland Heights leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 25.4 min). Maryland Heights leads in walk score (26 vs 22).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Maryland Heights, MO Stow, OH
WhereAtHome Score 79.2 (#138) 78.5 (#178)
Population 27,575 33,957
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $266,232 $292,715
Median Household Income $82,232 $89,805
Average Commute 20.8 min 25.4 min
Walk Score 26 22
Crime Level 4.6 3.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 97 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.4 D+7.0