St. Louis, MO vs Tavares, FL
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. Louis
77
#293 nationally
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 99). St. Louis leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 26.4 min). Tavares leads in median household income ($54,271 vs $51,591).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Louis, MO | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#293) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 293,310 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,569 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $51,591 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | N/A |
| Crime Level | High | 1.8 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.7 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares is missing data for 1 metric that St. Louis has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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