Naperville, IL vs West St. Paul, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $68,359). West St. Paul leads in crime level (4.5 vs 9.3). West St. Paul leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naperville, IL | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#429) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 149,424 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $629,473 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $150,937 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+12.9 |
C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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C
74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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