West 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.
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 4.5). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $68,359). West St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | West St. Paul, MN | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#558) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 21,722 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,921 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $68,359 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 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 |
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74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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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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