Madera, CA 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.
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 42). St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 119). Madera leads in median household income ($61,626 vs $51,591).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madera, CA | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1641) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 68,079 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,523 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $61,626 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+64.7 |
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65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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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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