Mount Prospect, IL 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.
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 16.9). Mount Prospect leads in median household income ($100,526 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 54,298 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Mount Prospect has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
Midwest
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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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