Raleigh, NC vs West 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.
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
West St. Paul leads in crime level (4.5 vs 32.0). West St. Paul leads in walk score (45 vs 31). Raleigh leads in median household income ($82,424 vs $68,359).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Raleigh, NC | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1035) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 470,763 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,237 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $82,424 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 32.0 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | 7.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+12.9 |
C-
71 Score
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle innovation hub
Median Home
$435,237
Population
470,763
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Southeast
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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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