Leander, TX vs St. Michael, 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.
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
St. Michael
70.7
#1078 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 4.6). Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $123,318). St. Michael leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | St. Michael, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 70.7 (#1078) |
| Population | 80,067 | 21,034 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $438,515 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $123,318 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+29.4 |
Data coverage note: St. Michael is missing data for 1 metric that Leander has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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70.7 Score
St. Michael, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,515
Population
21,034
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$123,318
Midwest
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