Midland, MI vs St. Charles, IL
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.
Midland
80.2
#89 nationally
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
St. Charles leads in median household income ($110,346 vs $71,809). Midland leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 28.4 min). St. Charles leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midland, MI | St. Charles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#89) | 73.3 (#762) |
| Population | 42,663 | 32,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $259,992 | $482,151 |
| Median Household Income | $71,809 | $110,346 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.2 | D+9.4 |
B-
80.2 Score
Midland, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$259,992
Population
42,663
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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C
73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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