Crystal, MN vs St. Cloud, FL
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.
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
St. Cloud
66.9
#1492 nationally
Crystal leads in walk score (44 vs 25). Crystal leads in average commute (24 min vs 36.7 min). St. Cloud leads in crime level (5.2 vs 7.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | St. Cloud, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#509) | 66.9 (#1492) |
| Population | 21,906 | 66,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $394,703 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $69,366 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+1.4 |
C
75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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D
66.9 Score
St. Cloud, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$394,703
Population
66,448
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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