Ceres, CA vs 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.
Ceres
64
#1723 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Ceres leads in crime level (10.9 vs 16.9). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 33.7 min). St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ceres, CA | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1723) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 48,397 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $456,636 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $70,191 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.9 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.0 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Ceres has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64 Score
Ceres, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,636
Population
48,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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D
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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