Pomona, 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.
Pomona
59.7
#1945 nationally
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 145). Pomona leads in median household income ($73,515 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pomona, CA | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1945) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 145,502 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $690,689 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $73,515 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 19.6 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+64.7 |
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59.7 Score
Pomona, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$690,689
Population
145,502
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
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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