Austin, MN 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.
Austin
83.9
#10 nationally
Champlin
76.2
#369 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (37 vs 20). Champlin leads in median household income ($113,570 vs $61,667). Champlin leads in crime level (3.2 vs 5.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, MN | Champlin, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.9 (#10) | 76.2 (#369) |
| Population | 26,171 | 22,856 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,110 | $379,177 |
| Median Household Income | $61,667 | $113,570 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | D+42.6 |
B
83.9 Score
Austin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,110
Population
26,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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C
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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