Gloucester, MA 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
Gloucester leads in median household income ($84,465 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 139). St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 29,959 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+64.7 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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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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