Gladstone, MO vs Roanoke, VA
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.
Gladstone
73.5
#721 nationally
Roanoke
69.5
#1203 nationally
Gladstone leads in crime level (10.3 vs 17.0). Gladstone leads in median household income ($68,633 vs $51,523). Roanoke leads in walk score (39 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gladstone, MO | Roanoke, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#721) | 69.5 (#1203) |
| Population | 27,329 | 97,171 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,624 | $283,969 |
| Median Household Income | $68,633 | $51,523 |
| Average Commute | 22.1 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 17.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | D+23.6 |
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73.5 Score
Gladstone, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$272,624
Population
27,329
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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D+
69.5 Score
Roanoke, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$283,969
Population
97,171
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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