South St. Paul, MN vs Woodridge, IL
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.
South St. Paul
76.1
#385 nationally
Woodridge
72.7
#852 nationally
Woodridge leads in crime level (1.6 vs 9.6). South St. Paul leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 31.2 min). South St. Paul leads in walk score (39 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South St. Paul, MN | Woodridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#385) | 72.7 (#852) |
| Population | 20,664 | 33,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,841 | $418,284 |
| Median Household Income | $82,644 | $95,756 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+13.3 |
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76.1 Score
South St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,841
Population
20,664
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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72.7 Score
Woodridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,284
Population
33,566
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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