Chesterfield, MO vs Waco, TX

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

Waco

77.1

#281 nationally

Chesterfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 11.7). Chesterfield leads in median household income ($137,052 vs $47,421). Waco leads in walk score (35 vs 19).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chesterfield, MO Waco, TX
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#769) 77.1 (#281)
Population 49,166 144,816
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $581,834 $197,359
Median Household Income $137,052 $47,421
Average Commute 22.2 min 17.5 min
Walk Score 19 35
Crime Level 2.6 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.4 R+30.9