Omaha, NE vs St. Charles, 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.
Omaha
74.7
#567 nationally
St. Charles
76.7
#325 nationally
Omaha leads in walk score (43 vs 33). St. Charles leads in median household income ($83,589 vs $65,562). Omaha leads in cost of living index (91 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Omaha, NE | St. Charles, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#567) | 76.7 (#325) |
| Population | 492,374 | 71,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,344 | $350,422 |
| Median Household Income | $65,562 | $83,589 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 7.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | R+17.0 |
C
74.7 Score
Omaha, NE
Warren Buffett's hometown with heartland values
Median Home
$299,344
Population
492,374
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B+
Midwest
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C
76.7 Score
St. Charles, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$350,422
Population
71,800
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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