Dover, NH 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.
Dover
73.1
#782 nationally
South St. Paul
76.1
#385 nationally
Dover leads in crime level (1.3 vs 9.6). South St. Paul leads in walk score (39 vs 33). South St. Paul leads in cost of living index (102 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, NH | South St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#782) | 76.1 (#385) |
| Population | 33,485 | 20,664 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,206 | $304,841 |
| Median Household Income | $90,844 | $82,644 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 20.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.1 | D+12.9 |
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73.1 Score
Dover, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$548,206
Population
33,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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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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