Lawrence, MA 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.
Lawrence
66.9
#1488 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Lawrence leads in crime level (12.0 vs 16.9). St. Paul leads in median household income ($69,919 vs $53,977). St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lawrence, MA | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1488) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 88,172 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $519,043 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $53,977 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Lawrence has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.9 Score
Lawrence, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$519,043
Population
88,172
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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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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