Onalaska, WI 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.
Onalaska
77.9
#210 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Onalaska leads in crime level (1.0 vs 16.9). Onalaska leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 23.1 min). Onalaska leads in median household income ($80,296 vs $69,919).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Onalaska, WI | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#210) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 19,018 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $372,566 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $80,296 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 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 Onalaska has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.9 Score
Onalaska, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$372,566
Population
19,018
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
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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