Charleston, SC vs O'Fallon, 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.
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
O'Fallon
75.6
#441 nationally
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 22). O'Fallon leads in median household income ($104,863 vs $76,819). O'Fallon leads in cost of living index (105 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | O'Fallon, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 75.6 (#441) |
| Population | 156,042 | 94,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $381,302 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $104,863 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+17.0 |
D
66 Score
Charleston, SC
Southern charm meets coastal living
Median Home
$596,437
Population
156,042
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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C
75.6 Score
O'Fallon, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$381,302
Population
94,074
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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