Monroe, LA 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.

Monroe

73.4

#741 nationally

vs

South St. Paul

76.1

#385 nationally

South St. Paul leads in crime level (9.6 vs 51.8). South St. Paul leads in median household income ($82,644 vs $36,550). South St. Paul leads in walk score (39 vs 32).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Monroe, LA South St. Paul, MN
WhereAtHome Score 73.4 (#741) 76.1 (#385)
Population 46,616 20,664
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $155,007 $304,841
Median Household Income $36,550 $82,644
Average Commute 17.6 min 20.6 min
Walk Score 32 39
Crime Level 51.8 9.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+27.9 D+12.9