Lowell, 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.
Lowell
67.3
#1437 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 126). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 27.2 min). Lowell leads in crime level (14.6 vs 16.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lowell, MA | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1437) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 114,296 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,877 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $73,008 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Lowell has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.3 Score
Lowell, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$492,877
Population
114,296
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
67
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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