Richardson, 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 16.9). Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 117,435 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Richardson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
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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