Auburn Hills, MI vs Blaine, 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.
Auburn Hills
73.4
#731 nationally
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
Blaine leads in crime level (2.5 vs 10.2). Blaine leads in median household income ($100,659 vs $77,724). Auburn Hills leads in cost of living index (98 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn Hills, MI | Blaine, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#731) | 75.2 (#481) |
| Population | 25,597 | 73,774 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $283,281 | $386,572 |
| Median Household Income | $77,724 | $100,659 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 10.2 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+4.4 |
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73.4 Score
Auburn Hills, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,281
Population
25,597
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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