Garden City, MI 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.
Garden City
80.2
#88 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Garden City leads in crime level (7.7 vs 16.9). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 26.7 min). Garden City leads in cost of living index (91 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden City, MI | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#88) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 26,325 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,556 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $63,630 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Garden City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B-
80.2 Score
Garden City, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,556
Population
26,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
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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