St. Louis, MO vs Tupelo, MS
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. Louis
77
#293 nationally
Tupelo
76.9
#302 nationally
St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 21). Tupelo leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 24.8 min). Tupelo leads in median household income ($62,686 vs $51,591).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Louis, MO | Tupelo, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#293) | 76.9 (#302) |
| Population | 293,310 | 37,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,569 | $217,267 |
| Median Household Income | $51,591 | $62,686 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 21 |
| Crime Level | High | 10.7 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.7 | R+38.8 |
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77 Score
St. Louis, MO
Gateway to the West with urban charm
Median Home
$188,569
Population
293,310
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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76.9 Score
Tupelo, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$217,267
Population
37,675
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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