Apache Junction, AZ vs Crystal, 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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Crystal leads in walk score (44 vs 21). Crystal leads in median household income ($86,288 vs $56,209). Crystal leads in crime level (7.7 vs 11.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Crystal, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 75 (#509) |
| Population | 41,153 | 21,906 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $323,618 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $86,288 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+42.6 |
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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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75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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