Ann Arbor, MI vs Eden Prairie, 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.
Ann Arbor
72.9
#803 nationally
Eden Prairie
74
#642 nationally
Ann Arbor leads in walk score (57 vs 18). Eden Prairie leads in median household income ($129,345 vs $73,018). Ann Arbor leads in cost of living index (114 vs 127).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ann Arbor, MI | Eden Prairie, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#803) | 74 (#642) |
| Population | 123,851 | 62,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $536,036 | $508,114 |
| Median Household Income | $73,018 | $129,345 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 18 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.0 |
| School Rating | 8.9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.4 | D+42.6 |
C-
72.9 Score
Ann Arbor, MI
A quintessential college town with big-city culture
Median Home
$536,036
Population
123,851
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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C
74 Score
Eden Prairie, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$508,114
Population
62,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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