Manhattan, KS vs O'Fallon, 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.
Manhattan
72.4
#897 nationally
O'Fallon
75.6
#441 nationally
O'Fallon leads in crime level (1.6 vs 10.1). O'Fallon leads in median household income ($104,863 vs $55,316). Manhattan leads in walk score (39 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manhattan, KS | O'Fallon, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#897) | 75.6 (#441) |
| Population | 53,682 | 94,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,307 | $381,302 |
| Median Household Income | $55,316 | $104,863 |
| Average Commute | 16 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.8 | R+17.0 |
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72.4 Score
Manhattan, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$298,307
Population
53,682
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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75.6 Score
O'Fallon, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$381,302
Population
94,074
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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