Moorhead, MN 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.
Moorhead
73.5
#728 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Moorhead leads in crime level (10.0 vs 16.9). Moorhead leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 23.1 min). Moorhead leads in cost of living index (101 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Moorhead, MN | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#728) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 45,202 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,592 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $68,680 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Moorhead has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.5 Score
Moorhead, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,592
Population
45,202
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
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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