Odessa, TX 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.
Odessa
77.5
#243 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Odessa leads in crime level (8.7 vs 16.9). Odessa leads in cost of living index (98 vs 105). Odessa leads in median household income ($71,293 vs $69,919).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Odessa, TX | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#243) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 115,743 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $253,740 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $71,293 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.9 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Odessa has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.5 Score
Odessa, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$253,740
Population
115,743
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southwest
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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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