Central, LA 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.
St. Michael
70.7
#1078 nationally
St. Michael leads in crime level (4.6 vs 7.1). St. Michael leads in median household income ($123,318 vs $82,714). St. Michael leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | St. Michael, MN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 21,034 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $438,515 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $123,318 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+29.4 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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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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