Flint, MI vs St. Louis, 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.
Flint
77.7
#222 nationally
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in median household income ($51,591 vs $35,451). St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 44). Flint leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 24.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flint, MI | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#222) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 79,661 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $67,030 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $35,451 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 34.5 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | D+64.7 |
C+
77.7 Score
Flint, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$67,030
Population
79,661
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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C+
77 Score
St. Louis, MO
Gateway to the West with urban charm
Median Home
$188,569
Population
293,310
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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