Palm Bay, FL 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.
Palm Bay
69.3
#1230 nationally
St. Charles
76.7
#325 nationally
St. Charles leads in crime level (3.7 vs 9.5). St. Charles leads in walk score (33 vs 13). St. Charles leads in median household income ($83,589 vs $62,538).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | St. Charles, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1230) | 76.7 (#325) |
| Population | 135,566 | 71,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $305,804 | $350,422 |
| Median Household Income | $62,538 | $83,589 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+17.0 |
D+
69.3 Score
Palm Bay, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$305,804
Population
135,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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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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