Helena, AL 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.
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
South St. Paul
76.1
#385 nationally
Helena leads in crime level (2.0 vs 9.6). South St. Paul leads in walk score (39 vs 12). South St. Paul leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Helena, AL | South St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#582) | 76.1 (#385) |
| Population | 22,117 | 20,664 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,018 | $304,841 |
| Median Household Income | $107,360 | $82,644 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 20.6 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+12.9 |
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74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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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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