Pasadena, TX vs West 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.
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
West St. Paul leads in crime level (4.5 vs 15.5). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 105). West St. Paul leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 146,716 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+12.9 |
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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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