Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Davenport, IA
VS
O'Fallon, MO
🏆 O'Fallon leads 16 of 23 categories
Davenport
Iowa
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,890
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
101,448 ✓ Larger
O'Fallon
Missouri
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.3
Median Household Income
$104,863 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
16 ✓ Safer
Population
91,825
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Davenport, IA
Pros
Homes cost $129k less ($155,100 vs $283,600)
Rent averages $421/mo less ($890 vs $1,311)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.3)
7% cheaper overall cost of living than O'Fallon
Cons
Median income trails O'Fallon by $44,973/yr
Violent crime (581.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3540.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.0% vs 3.1%)
O'Fallon, MO
Pros
Households earn $44,973 more per year on average
90% less violent crime than Davenport
Violent crime is well below the national average (59.0 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.9 pts lower (3.1%)
More college-educated — 42.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 39°F vs 31°F
Cons
Cost of living runs 7% higher than Davenport
Key Differences at a Glance
Davenport
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 96.3 (100 = US avg)
Davenport
Median Home Value
$129k less
$155,100 vs $283,600
O'Fallon
Median Income
$44,973
$104,863 vs $59,890/yr
O'Fallon
Violent Crime
90% lower
59.0 vs 581.4 per 100k
O'Fallon
Unemployment
1.9 pp lower
3.1% vs 5.0% unemployment
O'Fallon
Summer Heat
3.6°F warmer
July avg high 87.5°F vs 83.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Davenport, IA | O'Fallon, MO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper | 96.3 |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 ✓ Lower | $283,600 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $890 ✓ Lower | $1,311 |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,890 | $104,863 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High | 3.1% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.5 min ✓ Shorter | 26.1 min |
| Work From Home % | 7.7% | 14.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 159⚠ High | 18 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 16 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High | 23 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | A (118) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.4:1 | 12.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% | 42.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.0% | 95.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Davenport Comm School District | FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.0°F | 39.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.9°F | 87.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8" ✓ Drier | 44.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.1" | 13.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 101,448 ✓ Larger | 91,825 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 38.0 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.2% | 80.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | 24.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.2% ✓ More | 13.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Davenport's cost of living index is 89.3 vs O'Fallon's 96.3 (US average = 100).
Davenport is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, O'Fallon leads 16 of 23 categories. Davenport wins 7 and O'Fallon wins 16. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Davenport to O'Fallon or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($155,100 vs $283,600 median home), income ($59,890 vs $104,863), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Davenport, IA and O'Fallon, MO are about 192 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.