St. Charles, IL vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
St. Charles leads in crime level (2.5 vs 12.0). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 28.4 min). St. Charles leads in median household income ($110,346 vs $80,352).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Charles, IL | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#762) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 32,654 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,151 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $110,346 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that St. Charles has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
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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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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