Ashland, OR vs Belton, 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.
Ashland
68.9
#1267 nationally
Belton
73.2
#765 nationally
Ashland leads in walk score (55 vs 22). Ashland leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 25.7 min). Belton leads in cost of living index (93 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ashland, OR | Belton, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1267) | 73.2 (#765) |
| Population | 21,061 | 25,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $559,336 | $274,327 |
| Median Household Income | $64,767 | $68,030 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | R+32.1 |
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68.9 Score
Ashland, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$559,336
Population
21,061
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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73.2 Score
Belton, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,327
Population
25,534
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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