Faribault, MN 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.
Faribault
72.4
#894 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Faribault leads in crime level (8.4 vs 16.9). Faribault leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 23.1 min). St. Paul leads in median household income ($69,919 vs $58,881).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Faribault, MN | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#894) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 24,642 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,876 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $58,881 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Faribault has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.4 Score
Faribault, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,876
Population
24,642
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
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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