Chesterfield, MO vs Marion, IN

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.

Chesterfield

73.2

#769 nationally

vs

Marion

85.1

#2 nationally

Chesterfield leads in median household income ($137,052 vs $42,366). Marion leads in walk score (40 vs 19). Marion leads in cost of living index (82 vs 122).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chesterfield, MO Marion, IN
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#769) 85.1 (#2)
Population 49,166 28,105
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $581,834 $140,425
Median Household Income $137,052 $42,366
Average Commute 22.2 min 17.1 min
Walk Score 19 40
Crime Level 2.6 2.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 82
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.4 R+41.8