St. Charles, IL vs Walnut, CA
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
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
St. Charles leads in cost of living index (118 vs 197). St. Charles leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.5). St. Charles leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Charles, IL | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#762) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 32,654 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,151 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $110,346 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+32.9 |
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
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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