Fridley, MN vs St. Louis, MO
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.
Fridley
73.2
#771 nationally
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 38). Fridley leads in median household income ($76,592 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fridley, MN | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#771) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 30,156 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,803 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $76,592 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+64.7 |
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73.2 Score
Fridley, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,803
Population
30,156
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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77 Score
St. Louis, MO
Gateway to the West with urban charm
Median Home
$188,569
Population
293,310
Crime
High
Schools
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Midwest
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