North Aurora, 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.
North Aurora
73.3
#759 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
North Aurora leads in crime level (3.7 vs 16.9). North Aurora leads in median household income ($104,547 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 29.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Aurora, IL | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#759) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 19,022 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $409,737 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $104,547 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that North Aurora has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.3 Score
North Aurora, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,737
Population
19,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
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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