Aurora, IL vs Chanhassen, 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.
Aurora
73.2
#764 nationally
Chanhassen
72.4
#890 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (40 vs 16). Chanhassen leads in crime level (3.0 vs 7.3). Chanhassen leads in median household income ($131,633 vs $85,943).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Chanhassen, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 72.4 (#890) |
| Population | 177,563 | 25,937 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $567,149 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $131,633 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+5.4 |
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73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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72.4 Score
Chanhassen, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$567,149
Population
25,937
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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