Richardson, TX vs St. Charles, 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
St. Charles
76.7
#325 nationally
Richardson leads in walk score (44 vs 33). St. Charles leads in cost of living index (101 vs 117). Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $83,589).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | St. Charles, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 76.7 (#325) |
| Population | 117,435 | 71,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $350,422 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $83,589 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+17.0 |
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73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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76.7 Score
St. Charles, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$350,422
Population
71,800
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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