St. Michael, MN vs Thornton, CO
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.
St. Michael
70.7
#1078 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
St. Michael leads in crime level (4.6 vs 7.5). St. Michael leads in median household income ($123,318 vs $95,064). St. Michael leads in cost of living index (113 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Michael, MN | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1078) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 21,034 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $438,515 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $123,318 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+29.4 | D+9.0 |
Data coverage note: St. Michael is missing data for 1 metric that Thornton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.7 Score
St. Michael, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,515
Population
21,034
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$123,318
Midwest
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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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