Belton, MO 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.
Belton
73.2
#765 nationally
South St. Paul
76.1
#385 nationally
South St. Paul leads in walk score (39 vs 22). South St. Paul leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 25.7 min). South St. Paul leads in median household income ($82,644 vs $68,030).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belton, MO | South St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#765) | 76.1 (#385) |
| Population | 25,534 | 20,664 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,327 | $304,841 |
| Median Household Income | $68,030 | $82,644 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 20.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 9.1 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.1 | D+12.9 |
C
73.2 Score
Belton, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,327
Population
25,534
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
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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