Balch Springs, TX 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.
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
St. Michael
70.7
#1078 nationally
St. Michael leads in crime level (4.6 vs 11.4). St. Michael leads in median household income ($123,318 vs $58,680). St. Michael leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 37.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | St. Michael, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 70.7 (#1078) |
| Population | 26,711 | 21,034 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $438,515 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $123,318 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+29.4 |
Data coverage note: St. Michael is missing data for 1 metric that Balch Springs has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71 Score
Balch Springs, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,320
Population
26,711
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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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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