Normal, 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.
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Normal leads in crime level (9.0 vs 16.9). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 23.1 min). St. Paul leads in median household income ($69,919 vs $63,965).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Normal, IL | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#316) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 52,618 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,069 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $63,965 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 17.2 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Normal has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
76.8 Score
Normal, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,069
Population
52,618
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
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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