San Antonio, TX vs St. Michael, 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.
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
St. Michael
70.7
#1078 nationally
St. Michael leads in median household income ($123,318 vs $57,346). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 113). San Antonio leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Antonio, TX | St. Michael, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#570) | 70.7 (#1078) |
| Population | 1,495,295 | 21,034 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,689 | $438,515 |
| Median Household Income | $57,346 | $123,318 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.6 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.8 | R+29.4 |
Data coverage note: St. Michael is missing data for 1 metric that San Antonio has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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C-
70.7 Score
St. Michael, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,515
Population
21,034
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$123,318
Midwest
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