St. Charles, MO vs St. Michael, MN
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
76.7
#325 nationally
St. Michael
70.7
#1078 nationally
St. Michael leads in median household income ($123,318 vs $83,589). St. Charles leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 28.8 min). St. Charles leads in crime level (3.7 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Charles, MO | St. Michael, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#325) | 70.7 (#1078) |
| Population | 71,800 | 21,034 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,422 | $438,515 |
| Median Household Income | $83,589 | $123,318 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.0 | R+29.4 |
Data coverage note: St. Michael is missing data for 1 metric that St. Charles has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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70.7 Score
St. Michael, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,515
Population
21,034
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$123,318
Midwest
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