Calumet City, IL vs West St. Paul, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Calumet City
78.4
#179 nationally
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
West St. Paul leads in crime level (4.5 vs 11.2). West St. Paul leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 34.8 min). Calumet City leads in walk score (55 vs 45).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calumet City, IL | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.4 (#179) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 34,358 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,808 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $56,727 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+12.9 |
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78.4 Score
Calumet City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,808
Population
34,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Midwest
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74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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