Broomfield, CO 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.
Broomfield
68.9
#1268 nationally
St. Michael
70.7
#1078 nationally
St. Michael leads in cost of living index (113 vs 140). Broomfield leads in crime level (4.1 vs 4.6). Broomfield leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broomfield, CO | St. Michael, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1268) | 70.7 (#1078) |
| Population | 76,860 | 21,034 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,162 | $438,515 |
| Median Household Income | $117,541 | $123,318 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.5 | R+29.4 |
Data coverage note: St. Michael is missing data for 1 metric that Broomfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.9 Score
Broomfield, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$627,162
Population
76,860
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
West
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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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