Republic, MO vs St. Charles, IL
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.
Republic
74.2
#623 nationally
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
St. Charles leads in median household income ($110,346 vs $63,102). St. Charles leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.5). Republic leads in cost of living index (90 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Republic, MO | St. Charles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#623) | 73.3 (#762) |
| Population | 20,144 | 32,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,460 | $482,151 |
| Median Household Income | $63,102 | $110,346 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+9.4 |
Data coverage note: Republic is missing data for 1 metric that St. Charles has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.2 Score
Republic, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,460
Population
20,144
Crime
Low
Median Income
$63,102
Midwest
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73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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