Abilene, TX vs West St. Paul, MN
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.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
West St. Paul leads in crime level (4.5 vs 11.6). Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 23.5 min). West St. Paul leads in walk score (45 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 129,043 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | D+12.9 |
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77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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