Phoenix, AZ 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.
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 26.7 min). St. Paul leads in median household income ($69,919 vs $65,891). St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 16.9 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Phoenix has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
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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