Skokie, IL 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.
Skokie
74.2
#627 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Skokie leads in crime level (5.6 vs 16.9). Skokie leads in median household income ($91,892 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Skokie, IL | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#627) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 64,937 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,327 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $91,892 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Skokie has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74.2 Score
Skokie, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$435,327
Population
64,937
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
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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