St. Charles, MO vs Sunnyvale, 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
76.7
#325 nationally
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
St. Charles leads in cost of living index (101 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $83,589). Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Charles, MO | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#325) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 71,800 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,422 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $83,589 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.0 | D+40.0 |
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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D
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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