Barberton, OH vs South 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.
Barberton
80.6
#68 nationally
South St. Paul
76.1
#385 nationally
South St. Paul leads in median household income ($82,644 vs $49,289). Barberton leads in cost of living index (83 vs 102). Barberton leads in crime level (8.3 vs 9.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barberton, OH | South St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#68) | 76.1 (#385) |
| Population | 24,563 | 20,664 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,581 | $304,841 |
| Median Household Income | $49,289 | $82,644 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 20.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | D+12.9 |
B-
80.6 Score
Barberton, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,581
Population
24,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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C
76.1 Score
South St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,841
Population
20,664
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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