St. Charles, MO vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 33). St. Charles leads in median household income ($83,589 vs $52,891). St. Charles leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Charles, MO | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#325) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 71,800 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,422 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $83,589 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.0 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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