Oak Ridge, TN 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.
Oak Ridge
70.4
#1105 nationally
Raytown
75.2
#493 nationally
Oak Ridge leads in crime level (8.0 vs 23.7). Raytown leads in walk score (28 vs 18). Raytown leads in cost of living index (89 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Ridge, TN | Raytown, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1105) | 75.2 (#493) |
| Population | 33,397 | 29,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,586 | $210,880 |
| Median Household Income | $67,152 | $64,542 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 23.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.7 | D+19.3 |
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70.4 Score
Oak Ridge, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,586
Population
33,397
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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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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