Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hollywood, FL
VS
St. Paul, MN
🏆 St. Paul leads 13 of 20 categories
Hollywood
Florida
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,958
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
152,764
St. Paul
Minnesota
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$69,919 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
163⚠ High
Population
308,806 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hollywood, FL
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 24°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $345,300
Higher rents — median is $1,463/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Median income trails St. Paul by $7,961/yr
St. Paul, MN
Pros
Homes cost $80k less ($264,900 vs $345,300)
Rent averages $289/mo less ($1,174 vs $1,463)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.1 pts lower (5.0%)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Households earn $7,961 more per year on average
More college-educated — 42.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (617.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2834.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 40" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Hollywood
Summer Heat
7.0°F warmer
July avg high 89.6°F vs 82.6°F
St. Paul
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 104.5 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
St. Paul
Median Income
$7,961
$69,919 vs $61,958/yr
St. Paul
Median Home Value
$80k less
$264,900 vs $345,300
St. Paul
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
5.0% vs 6.1% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 104.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $345,300⚠ High | $264,900 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,463⚠ High | $1,174 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $69,919 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1%⚠ High | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.4 min⚠ High | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.8% | 15.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | — | 152⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 163⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 135⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B+ (104) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 14.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.7% | 42.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.9% ✓ Higher | 88.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Saint Paul Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 23.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 89.6°F ✓ Warmer | 82.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.0" | 29.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 40.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 152,764 | 308,806 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 41.0 ✓ Older | 33.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.6% ✓ Higher | 53.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.9% ✓ More | 11.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hollywood's cost of living index is 111.8 vs St. Paul's 104.5 (US average = 100).
St. Paul is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 20 decided categories above, St. Paul leads 13 of 20 categories. Hollywood wins 7 and St. Paul wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Hollywood to St. Paul or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($345,300 vs $264,900 median home), income ($61,958 vs $69,919), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hollywood, FL and St. Paul, MN are about 1,492 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.