New Brighton, 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.
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 16.9). New Brighton leads in median household income ($84,707 vs $69,919). New Brighton leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 23.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brighton, MN | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#440) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 22,228 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $389,217 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $84,707 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that New Brighton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
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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