Rochester, 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.
Rochester
76
#401 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Rochester leads in crime level (4.2 vs 16.9). Rochester leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 23.1 min). Rochester leads in median household income ($83,973 vs $69,919).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rochester, MN | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#401) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 122,413 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $347,877 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $83,973 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.7 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Rochester has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
76 Score
Rochester, MN
Mid-size Minnesota city with community character
Median Home
$347,877
Population
122,413
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
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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