Question 1

Is Minneapolis, MN or Saint Paul, MN cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN is cheaper. The median home price in Minneapolis, MN is approximately $339,100 and in Saint Paul, MN it is approximately $345,100 — a difference of $6,000.

Question 2

Is Minneapolis, MN or Saint Paul, MN more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN is more walkable. Minneapolis, MN has a Walk Score of 26/100 and Saint Paul, MN has a Walk Score of 20/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Minneapolis, MN or Saint Paul, MN?

Accepted Answer

Saint Paul, MN has higher-rated schools. Minneapolis, MN has a school rating of 5.7/10 and Saint Paul, MN has a rating of 6.1/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Minneapolis, MN or Saint Paul, MN?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Minneapolis, MN	Saint Paul, MN
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$339K ✓ Lower price	$345K
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$78K	$85K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	26/100 ✓ More walkable	20/100
Transit Score	41/100 ✓ Better transit	37/100
Bike Score	54/100 ✓ More bikeable	44/100
Commute	6 min ✓ Shorter commute	15 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	5.7/10	6.1/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	young professionalsstudentscommuters	young professionalscommutersbudget-conscious buyers

Minneapolis, MN vs Saint Paul, MN

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