Brookings, SD 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.
Brookings
77.7
#220 nationally
St. Michael
70.7
#1078 nationally
Brookings leads in average commute (12.6 min vs 28.8 min). St. Michael leads in median household income ($123,318 vs $57,824). Brookings leads in crime level (2.3 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookings, SD | St. Michael, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#220) | 70.7 (#1078) |
| Population | 24,312 | 21,034 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $327,724 | $438,515 |
| Median Household Income | $57,824 | $123,318 |
| Average Commute | 12.6 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.4 | R+29.4 |
Data coverage note: St. Michael is missing data for 1 metric that Brookings has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.7 Score
Brookings, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$327,724
Population
24,312
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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C-
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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