Sandy, UT 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.
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Sandy leads in crime level (2.9 vs 16.9). Sandy leads in median household income ($108,165 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy, UT | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1076) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 91,943 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $667,692 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $108,165 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Sandy has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.7 Score
Sandy, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$667,692
Population
91,943
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
West
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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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