Rochester, NY vs Wildwood, 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.
Rochester
71.9
#953 nationally
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Rochester leads in walk score (59 vs 9). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $42,124). Rochester leads in cost of living index (88 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rochester, NY | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#953) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 211,328 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,152 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $42,124 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 9 |
| Crime Level | High | 5.5 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.1 | D+23.4 |
C-
71.9 Score
Rochester, NY
Flour City innovation hub
Median Home
$249,152
Population
211,328
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Northeast
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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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