St. Paul, MN vs Wilmette, 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.
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 16.9). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 35.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Paul, MN | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1493) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 303,820 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,582 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $69,919 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 58 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Wilmette has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
71 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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