Ozark, MO vs Waxhaw, NC
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.
Ozark
73.9
#663 nationally
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $66,631). Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.2). Ozark leads in cost of living index (94 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ozark, MO | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#663) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 22,907 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,204 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $66,631 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.3 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Ozark has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.9 Score
Ozark, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,204
Population
22,907
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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