University City, MO vs Walnut, CA
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.
University City
78.3
#186 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 8.2). University City leads in cost of living index (108 vs 197). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $71,888).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | University City, MO | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.3 (#186) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 34,096 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,576 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $71,888 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+32.9 |
C+
78.3 Score
University City, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$272,576
Population
34,096
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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