Dubuque, IA 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.
Dubuque
76.8
#309 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Dubuque leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 23.1 min). Dubuque leads in crime level (11.0 vs 16.9). Dubuque leads in cost of living index (92 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dubuque, IA | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#309) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 58,877 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,952 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $63,520 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.0 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.6 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Dubuque has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
76.8 Score
Dubuque, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$251,952
Population
58,877
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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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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