St. Charles, IL vs Summit, NJ
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.
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
St. Charles leads in cost of living index (118 vs 189). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $110,346). Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Charles, IL | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#762) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 32,654 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,151 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $110,346 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+24.2 |
C
73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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