Gilbert, AZ vs South 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.
Gilbert
72.3
#903 nationally
South St. Paul
76.1
#385 nationally
South St. Paul leads in walk score (39 vs 28). South St. Paul leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 27.8 min). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $82,644).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | South St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 76.1 (#385) |
| Population | 275,411 | 20,664 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $304,841 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $82,644 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 20.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 9.6 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+12.9 |
C-
72.3 Score
Gilbert, AZ
Fastest-growing town turned family haven
Median Home
$570,915
Population
275,411
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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C
76.1 Score
South St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,841
Population
20,664
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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