St. Charles, IL vs St. John, IN
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.
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
St. John
72.5
#884 nationally
St. John leads in crime level (0.7 vs 2.5). St. Charles leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 32.6 min). St. John leads in median household income ($123,799 vs $110,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Charles, IL | St. John, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#762) | 72.5 (#884) |
| Population | 32,654 | 23,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,151 | $464,864 |
| Median Household Income | $110,346 | $123,799 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+5.6 |
Data coverage note: St. John is missing data for 1 metric that St. Charles has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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72.5 Score
St. John, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,864
Population
23,644
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$123,799
Midwest
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