Bethlehem, PA 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.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
Bethlehem leads in walk score (59 vs 45). West St. Paul leads in crime level (4.5 vs 5.6). West St. Paul leads in median household income ($68,359 vs $62,072).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 78,300 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | D+12.9 |
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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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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