Minneapolis, MN vs Saint Paul, MN

Minneapolis, MN vs Saint Paul, MN: What the data shows

Minneapolis, MN is in Minneapolis, MN while Saint Paul, MN is in Saint Paul, MN — both in the same state. On home prices, Saint Paul, MN is the more affordable option at $277,300 median — $36,100 less than Minneapolis, MN's $313,400. WYLT rates Minneapolis, MN as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Saint Paul, MN as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Saint Paul, MN has the stronger safety profile of the two. Minneapolis, MN has Moderate violent crime and High property crime. Saint Paul, MN has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Minneapolis, MN has Low flood risk and Saint Paul, MN has Low flood risk.

Saint Paul, MN is the more walkable neighborhood. Minneapolis, MN scores 16/100 (car-dependent) versus Saint Paul, MN's 40/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Saint Paul, MN has the higher school rating — Minneapolis, MN rates 5.9/10 and Saint Paul, MN rates 6.1/10.