Janesville, WI 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.
Janesville
78
#199 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Janesville leads in crime level (3.9 vs 16.9). Janesville leads in cost of living index (94 vs 105). Janesville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 23.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Janesville, WI | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78 (#199) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 66,102 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,428 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $68,610 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.3 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Janesville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
78 Score
Janesville, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$300,428
Population
66,102
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
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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