St. Michael, MN vs Wildwood, MO
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
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $123,318). St. Michael leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.5). St. Michael leads in cost of living index (113 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Michael, MN | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1078) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 21,034 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $438,515 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $123,318 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 9 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+29.4 | D+23.4 |
Data coverage note: St. Michael is missing data for 1 metric that Wildwood 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+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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