Paducah, KY 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.
Paducah
79.7
#110 nationally
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 38). Paducah leads in average commute (16.4 min vs 24.8 min). St. Louis leads in median household income ($51,591 vs $46,984).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paducah, KY | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#110) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 26,749 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,460 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $46,984 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 16.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.9 | D+64.7 |
C+
79.7 Score
Paducah, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$190,460
Population
26,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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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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