Republic, MO vs Roanoke, VA
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.
Republic
74.2
#623 nationally
Roanoke
69.5
#1203 nationally
Republic leads in crime level (3.5 vs 17.0). Roanoke leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 26 min). Republic leads in median household income ($63,102 vs $51,523).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Republic, MO | Roanoke, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#623) | 69.5 (#1203) |
| Population | 20,144 | 97,171 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,460 | $283,969 |
| Median Household Income | $63,102 | $51,523 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 17.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+23.6 |
Data coverage note: Republic is missing data for 1 metric that Roanoke has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.2 Score
Republic, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,460
Population
20,144
Crime
Low
Median Income
$63,102
Midwest
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D+
69.5 Score
Roanoke, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$283,969
Population
97,171
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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