O'Fallon, MO vs Portage, IN
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.
O'Fallon
75.6
#441 nationally
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
O'Fallon leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.4). O'Fallon leads in median household income ($104,863 vs $71,317). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | O'Fallon, MO | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#441) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 94,074 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $381,302 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $104,863 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.0 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that O'Fallon has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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