Mesa, AZ 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.
Mesa
67
#1475 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Mesa leads in crime level (13.2 vs 16.9). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 24.8 min). St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 511,648 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Mesa has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67 Score
Mesa, AZ
Major Arizona city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$433,754
Population
511,648
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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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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