St. Michael, MN vs Watertown, SD
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
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 28.8 min). St. Michael leads in median household income ($123,318 vs $61,320). St. Michael leads in crime level (4.6 vs 8.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Michael, MN | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1078) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 21,034 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $438,515 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $123,318 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+29.4 | R+40.8 |
Data coverage note: St. Michael is missing data for 1 metric that Watertown has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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