St. Paul, MN vs Waltham, MA
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. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in crime level (6.9 vs 16.9). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Paul, MN | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1493) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 303,820 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,582 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $69,919 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Waltham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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