Auburn, NY vs Champlin, 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
77.5
#237 nationally
Champlin
76.2
#369 nationally
Auburn leads in walk score (52 vs 20). Champlin leads in median household income ($113,570 vs $48,203). Champlin leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, NY | Champlin, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#237) | 76.2 (#369) |
| Population | 25,983 | 22,856 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,007 | $379,177 |
| Median Household Income | $48,203 | $113,570 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.0 | D+42.6 |
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77.5 Score
Auburn, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,007
Population
25,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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76.2 Score
Champlin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,177
Population
22,856
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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