South St. Paul, MN vs Zachary, LA
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.
South St. Paul
76.1
#385 nationally
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
South St. Paul leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 27.6 min). Zachary leads in median household income ($88,811 vs $82,644). Zachary leads in crime level (9.1 vs 9.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South St. Paul, MN | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#385) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 20,664 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,841 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $82,644 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that South St. Paul has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.1 Score
South St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,841
Population
20,664
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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