Darien, IL vs St. Paul, 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.
Darien
75.1
#500 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 16.9). Darien leads in median household income ($110,546 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Darien, IL | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#500) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 21,698 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,450 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $110,546 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Darien has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.1 Score
Darien, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,450
Population
21,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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D
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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