Tempe, AZ vs West 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.

Tempe

68.3

#1328 nationally

vs

West St. Paul

74.8

#558 nationally

West St. Paul leads in crime level (4.5 vs 12.9). Tempe leads in walk score (54 vs 45). West St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 119).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Tempe, AZ West St. Paul, MN
WhereAtHome Score 68.3 (#1328) 74.8 (#558)
Population 189,834 21,722
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,636 $324,921
Median Household Income $72,022 $68,359
Average Commute 21.5 min 23.5 min
Walk Score 54 45
Crime Level 12.9 4.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 119 105
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+3.5 D+12.9