St. Paul, MN vs Westminster, CA
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
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 171). Westminster leads in crime level (12.0 vs 16.9). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 28 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Paul, MN | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1493) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 303,820 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,582 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $69,919 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 65 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Westminster 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-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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