Gladstone, MO 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.

Gladstone

73.5

#721 nationally

vs

South St. Paul

76.1

#385 nationally

South St. Paul leads in median household income ($82,644 vs $68,633). South St. Paul leads in walk score (39 vs 33). Gladstone leads in cost of living index (93 vs 102).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gladstone, MO South St. Paul, MN
WhereAtHome Score 73.5 (#721) 76.1 (#385)
Population 27,329 20,664
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $272,624 $304,841
Median Household Income $68,633 $82,644
Average Commute 22.1 min 20.6 min
Walk Score 33 39
Crime Level 10.3 9.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+5.7 D+12.9