Philadelphia, PA vs Stillwater, 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.
Philadelphia
72.6
#863 nationally
Stillwater
75.5
#453 nationally
Philadelphia leads in walk score (74 vs 36). Stillwater leads in median household income ($107,986 vs $52,649). Stillwater leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 32.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Philadelphia, PA | Stillwater, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#863) | 75.5 (#453) |
| Population | 1,573,916 | 19,240 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,630 | $460,053 |
| Median Household Income | $52,649 | $107,986 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 36 |
| Crime Level | High | 2.3 |
| School Rating | 4.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.8 | D+8.9 |
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72.6 Score
Philadelphia, PA
City of Brotherly Love with gritty charm
Median Home
$234,630
Population
1,573,916
Crime
High
Schools
C
Northeast
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C
75.5 Score
Stillwater, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,053
Population
19,240
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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