Pittsfield, MA 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.
Pittsfield
72.6
#864 nationally
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 40). Pittsfield leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 24.8 min). Pittsfield leads in median household income ($66,859 vs $51,591).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pittsfield, MA | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#864) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 43,076 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,325 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $66,859 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 14.0 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.9 | D+64.7 |
C-
72.6 Score
Pittsfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$313,325
Population
43,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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