Bedford, 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
Bedford leads in median household income ($80,924 vs $68,359). Bedford leads in crime level (3.9 vs 4.5). West St. Paul leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 24.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 48,370 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+12.9 |
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75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
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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