Allen Park, MI vs Cottage Grove, MN
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.
Allen Park
82.1
#32 nationally
Cottage Grove
77.4
#246 nationally
Cottage Grove leads in crime level (1.1 vs 6.5). Allen Park leads in walk score (51 vs 16). Cottage Grove leads in median household income ($117,673 vs $73,792).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen Park, MI | Cottage Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.1 (#32) | 77.4 (#246) |
| Population | 27,528 | 42,056 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,490 | $402,376 |
| Median Household Income | $73,792 | $117,673 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 1.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+8.9 |
B-
82.1 Score
Allen Park, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$212,490
Population
27,528
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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C+
77.4 Score
Cottage Grove, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,376
Population
42,056
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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