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Compare Saint Cloud vs Kent on cost, climate, safety, and daily life

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Saint Cloud

Minnesota

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Kent

Washington

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Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.

Best for affordability: Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Cloud, Minnesota looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.

Potential dealbreaker: Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Cloud, Minnesota needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.

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Comparison Matrix

City	Saint Cloud View Map	Kent View Map
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General Info
Population	65,842	126,952
Elevation	1,030 ft(314 m)	43 ft(13 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home	$247,443	$635,423
Median Rent	$1,222	$1,902
Median Income	$58,910	$86,966
Rent Burden	25%	26%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days	N/A	N/A
Avg. High	N/A	N/A
Temp Swing	N/A	N/A
Annual Rainfall	N/A	N/A
Annual Snowfall	N/A	N/A
Air Quality	N/A	N/A
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score	N/A	65
Transit Score	N/A	53
Safety Score	0 (Crime Index)	0 (Crime Index)
School Rating	N/A	4.7/10
Internet Access	Fiber: 3%Cable: 87%	Fiber: 4%Cable: 98%
Demographics
Median Age	30.3 years	34.7 years
College Educated	30%	28%
Remote Workers	7%	10%
Nature Access
Local Nature & Reserves	Finding...	Finding...
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