Santa Ana, CA 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.
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
St. Charles
76.7
#325 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 33). St. Charles leads in cost of living index (101 vs 138). St. Charles leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Ana, CA | St. Charles, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1759) | 76.7 (#325) |
| Population | 310,227 | 71,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $869,263 | $350,422 |
| Median Household Income | $72,458 | $83,589 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+17.0 |
D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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C
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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