Hammond, LA 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.
Hammond
70.7
#1072 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
St. Paul leads in median household income ($69,919 vs $42,049). Hammond leads in crime level (15.1 vs 16.9). Hammond leads in cost of living index (95 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, LA | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1072) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 22,527 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,024 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $42,049 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.4 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Hammond has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.7 Score
Hammond, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$225,024
Population
22,527
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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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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