Loves Park, IL 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.
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Loves Park leads in crime level (9.8 vs 16.9). St. Paul leads in median household income ($69,919 vs $56,370). Loves Park leads in cost of living index (90 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Loves Park, IL | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#159) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 23,335 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $203,853 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $56,370 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.6 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Loves Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
78.8 Score
Loves Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,853
Population
23,335
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
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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