Apache Junction, AZ vs Cottage Grove, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Cottage Grove
77.4
#246 nationally
Cottage Grove leads in crime level (1.1 vs 11.7). Cottage Grove leads in median household income ($117,673 vs $56,209). Apache Junction leads in walk score (21 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Cottage Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 77.4 (#246) |
| Population | 41,153 | 42,056 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $402,376 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $117,673 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 1.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+8.9 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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