Norristown, PA vs St. Louis, 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.
Norristown
70.9
#1047 nationally
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 99). Norristown leads in median household income ($59,068 vs $51,591). Norristown leads in walk score (68 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norristown, PA | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1047) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 35,769 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,154 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $59,068 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.8 | D+64.7 |
C-
70.9 Score
Norristown, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$340,154
Population
35,769
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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C+
77 Score
St. Louis, MO
Gateway to the West with urban charm
Median Home
$188,569
Population
293,310
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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